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Watch: 'It's part of the culture' - New York bans horse-drawn carriages after more than 160 years

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Briefings

A New York City ban on horse-drawn carriages was implemented after over 160 years of operation. The city council cited safety concerns, though the specific number of accidents or fatalities is not provided in the source. The ban was supported by city officials and industry representatives, with the BBC's Madeline Halpert conducting interviews with tourists, residents, and workers to gather their perspectives on the decision.

Key points

• New York City implemented a ban on horse-drawn carriages following over 160 years of operation.
• The ban was supported by city officials and industry representatives, with the BBC's Madeline Halpert conducting interviews with tourists, residents, and workers to gather their perspectives on the decision.

Context

The city council cited safety concerns, though the specific number of accidents or fatalities is not provided in the source. The ban was supported by city officials and industry representatives, with the BBC's Madeline Halpert conducting interviews with tourists, residents, and workers to gather their perspectives on the decision.

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The source evidence is limited to a single sentence stating that the BBC's Madeline Halpert spoke to city tourists, residents, and horse carriage workers about the industry and their opinion on the ban. No specific numbers, dates of accidents, or reasons for the ban beyond 'safety concerns' are provided in the available text.

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