Chair Schulman summarizes Intro 943-A provisions
Schulman explains that Intro 943-A would prohibit new horse carriage operator licenses after June 1, 2028, and ban horse-drawn cab operation after that date. It also requires humane disposition of carriage horses and bars their sale or transfer for slaughter or another horse-drawn cab business.
Introduction 943A would prohibit the issuance of new horse carriage operator licenses after June 1, 2028, along with prohibiting the operation of horse-drawn cabs after that date.
It would require the humane disposition of carriage horses, including prohibiting their sale or transfer for slaughter or for use in another horse-drawn cab business.
And finally, the bill requires the mayor to develop and implement a holistic horse-drawn cab industry transition plan.