Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their livelihoods

Arab News · 22‏/10‏/2026، 7:08:12 م

NEW YORK: The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years are set to be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists. For the carriage drivers, it’s unclear what comes next. “No one can come up with an appropriate answer because there is none,” said Alexus Lawson, a 28-year-old carriage driver from Queens who grew up with horses and has worked as a riding instructor. Now, she w