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Horse Carriages Ban and Worker Impact | New York City News
City council speaker Julie Menin is pushing to ban horse-drawn carriages by 2028, citing animal welfare and safety—but the move threatens jobs for 200 drivers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the ban only if workers get proper transition support. John Samuelsen of the Transport Workers Union International voiced strong concerns for the drivers’ livelihoods, warning of tough job market hurdles without a solid plan. The city faces a tough balancing act between animal rights and human livelihoods as it charts the future of this historic mode of transport. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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