New York City Renames Horse Carriage Ban Bill After Indian Teen's Death
A New York City bill seeking to ban horse-drawn carriages has been renamed 'Romanch's Law' in honor of 18-year-old Indian teen Romanch Mahajan, who died after falling from a carriage in Central Park while trying to help his mother when the horse bolted. The bill, originally called 'Ryder's Law' after a deceased carriage horse, aims to phase out horse-drawn cabs by prohibiting new licenses and ending operations by June 1, 2028. Advocates and Mahajan's family call for immediate action following the incident.