# New Yorkers split over horse-drawn carriage ban as drivers fear lost income

New York City residents are debating a proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages, with some backing it on animal welfare grounds. Carriage drivers oppose the move, saying it threatens their livelihoods. The dispute highlights tensions between animal protection, tourism, and workers’ incomes.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6qjnwd1pgjxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:06:48 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ck5yn9dqnqj7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:48:56 GMT