New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen's death (opens original article in a new tab)

An Indian teen's death in a Central Park horse carriage accident has led New York leaders and the Central Park Conservancy to push for ending the 150-year-old industry, citing safety concerns.

• An 18-year-old Indian student died after a horse carriage accident in Central Park, prompting calls to end the industry.
• The Central Park Conservancy and New York City leaders are pushing to suspend the horse carriage industry following the first fatality in over 150 years.
• The Transport Workers Union has suspended the driver and retired the horse involved, while supporting new safety legislation for the industry.