Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’
Summary
The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, has banned bikes in about 30 streets of the city's historic center starting in September after he was hit by an electric bike. The ban requires cyclists to walk their bikes in these areas and has sparked protests from locals and politicians who say it unfairly restricts transport options.Key Facts
- Como's mayor, Alessandro Rapinese, was hit by an electric bike in June near city hall.
- To improve public safety, he banned riding bikes (both e-bikes and regular bicycles) in parts of the historic city center starting September.
- The ban affects roughly 30 streets inside the walled old town.
- Cyclists must now get off and walk their bikes in these areas.
- Local groups and politicians criticize the ban as unfair and say it hurts residents, workers, and environmentally friendly travel.
- Delivery riders and shop owners worry about the impact on deliveries and business.
- The mayor says other cities act only after serious injuries, but he took action earlier, even without serious harm to himself.
- Rented e-scooters were already banned from Como’s city center since 2022.
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