Romanch Mahajan

City Council Majority Leader Shaun Abreu supports legislation to ban horse carriages in New York City following the death of tourist Romanch Mahajan in a carriage accident. The bill, sponsored by Christopher Marte and renamed 'Romanch's Law,' has gained momentum with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement and a council hearing scheduled.

Romanch Mahajan, a teen, was killed after being tossed from a horse carriage in Central Park. He was celebrating his high school graduation with his family moments before the incident.

A city council member in Manhattan, Christopher Marte, is advocating for a ban on horse carriages in New York City after the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan in an accident, despite the union representing carriage drivers (TWU Local 100) proposing safety measures like hitching posts. Marte argues that Vision Zero cannot be achieved with horse carriages, while the union claims additional safety protocols can prevent future incidents.

The family of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, a tourist killed in a Central Park horse carriage accident, demanded Mayor Zohran Mamdani shut down the carriage industry as rides prepared to resume. City Councilmember Christopher Marte and advocates pushed for legislation to permanently end the practice, citing repeated animal-related incidents and the city's prioritization of tourism over safety.

The death of tourist Romanch Mahajan in a horse carriage accident and the poisoning death of carriage horse Deniz have intensified calls for reform or abolition of New York City's horse carriage industry. The Transport Workers Union Local 100 and Central Park Conservancy are at odds, while officials propose legislation like 'Ryder’s Law' to end the industry or strengthen safety protocols.

The union representing horse carriage drivers in New York City, TWU Local 100, announced a 'Vision Zero' commitment to improve safety after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan's death in a carriage accident. The union halted operations in Central Park and plans safety reviews and training, while City Council Speaker Julie Menin pushed for a bill to ban horse carriages.

The death of 18-year-old Indian tourist Romanch Mahajan, who fell from a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, has intensified calls to ban the attraction in New York City. The Central Park Conservancy and animal rights groups argue for suspending the industry until safety measures improve, while carriage owners deny allegations of mistreatment and advocate for better protections instead.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse-drawn carriage accident when the driver dismounted to take a photo. His family had arrived in New York for a graduation celebration, and the incident has sparked calls to ban horse carriages. The company suspended the driver, and the Central Park Conservancy supported a bill to ban the practice.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse carriage accident when he fell and hit his head while trying to save his mother. The incident has prompted calls to end the horse carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and New York City leaders advocating for safety reforms and a potential ban.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse carriage accident while attempting to save his mother. The incident has prompted calls to end the horse carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and city leaders advocating for safety reforms and a potential ban on carriages.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died in a Central Park horse carriage accident after the driver left to photograph the family, causing the horse to bolt. The incident, the first fatality in over 150 years, has led to calls to end the industry, with the company suspending the driver and the horse being retired. Central Park Conservancy and New York City leaders are pushing for safety measures and legislation to phase out carriages.

An 18-year-old Indian tourist died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted. The driver had dismounted to take a photo, leading to the accident; the teen hit his head and later died. The driver was suspended, the horse retired, and PETA called for ending carriages.

Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old Indian teenager, died in a horse carriage accident during his first trip to New York with his family on June 17, as reported by The New York Times.

An 18-year-old tourist from India, Romanch Mahajan, was killed after a horse-drawn carriage he was riding in startled, collided with another carriage, and overturned near Central Park. The incident has sparked calls for stricter regulations on New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and carriage drivers' union advocating for reforms.