New York Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Plan Divides Central Park Opinion

Some New Yorkers welcome plans to ban horse-drawn carriages, while drivers worry about their incomes as a 160-year tradition faces an uncertain future.

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New York Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Plan Divides Central Park Opinion

Plans to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York have drawn mixed reactions in Central Park, with some residents welcoming the move and drivers concerned about their livelihoods.

Councillors are preparing to end the vehicles’ use, putting a tradition dating back 160 years in question. The proposal has divided opinion over the carriages’ future.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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