Another carriage horse has run loose in Manhattan traffic. This time, it was Destiny, who bolted out of Central Park and crashed into multiple vehicles on Sixth Avenue. People screamed and scattered. No one was hurt, but it could have ended much worse.

This is not the first time, and it will not be the last. These incidents happen again and again, because horses do not belong in one of the busiest cities in the world.

In 2022, a horse named Ryder collapsed in the street, sparking outrage and renewed calls to end horse-drawn carriages in New York City. That same year, Ryder's Law was introduced to the City Council. The bill would end new carriage licenses and phase out existing ones. But more than a year later, it is still stalled.

Meanwhile, horses continue to be forced into chaotic, dangerous environments, pulling carriages through honking traffic, sirens, and unpredictable conditions. Carriage drivers, many of whom are immigrant workers, also remain at risk.

There is a better way forward. Ryder's Law includes plans to transition to electric, job-protecting carriages that can preserve tourism and support workers without forcing animals to suffer.

We are calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and the entire New York City Council to:

• Bring Ryder's Law to a full vote in 2026
• End the licensing of horse-drawn carriages and phase them out over time
• Invest in electric carriage alternatives that preserve jobs and promote safety
• Protect horses, passengers, pedestrians, and drivers alike

It is the Year of the Horse. Let this be the year we finally get them off the streets and into safety.

Sign this petition to urge the City Council to pass Ryder's Law now. We owe it to the horses, the workers, and the city.