'It's part of the culture' – New York bans horse-drawn carriages after more than 160 years

The BBC's Madeline Halpert spoke to city tourists, residents and horse carriage workers about the industry and their opinion on the ban. The New York City Council has passed a ban on the city's well-know horse-drawn carriages starting in June 2028, a proposal backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. While animal rights activists and officials have pushed for the ban for years, the final catalyst was the death of a 18-year-old earlier this year, who died after a carriage horse bolted and caused a fatal fall. The BBC's Madeline Halpert spoke New York City tourists, residents and horse carriage workers to get their perspectives on the industry and the ban. Watch: 'It's part of the culture' – New York bans horse-drawn carriages after more than 160 years.

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