Trump says NYC carriage ban would end "a Great Tradition"
“So why would they stop the Carriages? It was a Great Tradition. Another piece of History that's gone. It will be missed!”
Reported October 23, 2026 by abc.net.au. Checked word for word against that report.
The New York City Council approved a measure barring horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, with 40 of 51 members voting yes. Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports it; if signed, roughly 150 drivers would receive time to find other jobs, and nearly 200 horses could not be sold for slaughter or to other carriage businesses. Backers point to animal welfare concerns and safety incidents, including a tourist’s June death; industry supporters emphasize employment and heritage. The Transport Workers Union says it will seek a court restraining order if the bill is enacted. President Donald Trump questioned the ban, arguing that nearby car crashes do not lead to automobile restrictions and calling the carriage practice a valued historical custom. His company’s headquarters sits close to Central Park.
- abc.net.au ↗︎23 OCT 2026