A New York City bill to phase out horse-drawn carriages has been renamed 'Romanch's Law' in memory of 18-year-old Indian national Romanch Mahajan, who died after a carriage accident in Central Park. His family is demanding an immediate ban, citing the industry's resumption of tours as a disregard for human life.
Horse carriage rides in Central Park are suspended until at least Tuesday following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who fell from a runaway carriage. Safety protocols are under review.
Following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted, NYC leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani have vowed to end the 150-year-old horse carriage industry. A hearing on Ryder's Law is scheduled for next month.
An 18-year-old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, tragically died in Central Park, New York, after a horse-drawn carriage bolted. He was attempting to save his mother when she fell, leading to renewed calls to ban the carriages.
An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted. The carriage, carrying a family of four, careened before ejecting passengers. The driver had reportedly dismounted to take a photo, violating safety protocols.
