horse-drawn carriage industry
Coverage of horse-drawn carriage industry in the Nexus archive.
- New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death
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.
- Man killed after horse-drawn carriage bolts and flips near popular New York City tourist destination
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.