New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council speaker have agreed on legislation to end horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park, a change animal-rights advocates have sought for more than 150 years.

The City Council is due to vote on the measure on 22 October. If approved, it would phase out horse-drawn carriages by 1 June 2028, Politico reported on Tuesday. Council Speaker Julie Menin said she expected the 51-member body to approve it with enough support to override a veto.

The agreement announced Tuesday (local time) includes changes to the bill proposed earlier this year, including provisions to help horse-carriage drivers find new jobs and receive compensation after the ban takes effect. Under the ...