Trump laments NYC horse-drawn carriage ban

President Trump said Thursday he is sad to see the horse-drawn carriages in New York City go as the New York City Council is expected to pass a ban on them.

The council is expected to vote on the decision Thursday, and the ban would start in 2028.

“So sad to see the beloved Central Park Horse-drawn Carriage Industry ending after over a Century, based largely on one tragic accident,” he wrote on Truth Social. “When there is a car accident in the area, of which there are many, they don’t stop cars from entering the Park.”

“So why would they stop the Carriages? It was a Great Tradition,” he said. “Another piece of History that’s gone. It will be missed!”

In a second post, he said, “The Horse-drawn Carriage in New York City is a quintessential New York experience. So sad that, for political reasons, we will see it go!”

Horse-drawn carriages have been in New York City for more than 150 years.

Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist, died last year after he got off the carriage as the horse sprinted through the park without its driver.

The law the council is voting on is called Romanch’s Law after the young tourist.

There have been attempts for years to shut down the industry, with some saying it’s inhumane for the horses.

“The horse carriage industry is coming to an end in New York City,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said. “Our administration will make sure workers and owners are protected and the horses are safe.”

The legislation would require Mamdani’s office to come up with a plan by April to help the remaining carriage drivers find other work, according to reports.