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New York bans horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park starting in 2028
The measure ends a decades-old tradition following a fatal accident, establishing a transition period for the approximately 150 affected carriage drivers to seek new professional opportunities.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park starting June 1, 2028.
- Who is affected
- Approximately 150 carriage drivers and more than 160 draft horses operating in Central Park.
- What changes
- The tourist carriage transport service will be terminated, with a ban on selling the animals to slaughterhouses and a study on compensation for workers.
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Sources
- Nova York proíbe passeios de carruagem no Central Park após 20 anos de debate — Estadão — internacional
- Nova York proíbe carruagens no Central Park após 20 anos de debate — Folha de S.Paulo — em cima da hora
