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Mayor of Como, Italy, bans bikes after he was hit by one
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- The mayor of Como, Italy, Alessandro Rapinese, has banned both electric and pedal bicycles on 30 city streets starting next month, following an incident where he was hit by an electric bike.
- Rapinese described the e-bike as a "beast" and said his personal experience of being knocked down influenced the decision, expressing concern for vulnerable pedestrians like children and the elderly.
- The ban requires cyclists to dismount and walk their bikes on the affected roads, many of which are commonly used by delivery drivers, sparking criticism that it will harm local businesses and limit eco-friendly transportation options.
- Critics argue the focus should be on regulating reckless cycling rather than an outright ban, and a local civic group, Nova Como, has organized a protest bike ride against the measure.
- Despite opposition, Mayor Rapinese remains firm on the ban, comparing it to a prior successful ban on electric scooter rentals implemented in 2022.
