Como mayor Alessandro Rapinese has banned bicycles from the historic walled city centre after being hit by a cyclist last month. The prohibition takes effect in September. Rapinese denied waging a personal vendetta against cyclists amid public backlash.
BBC News – World Alessandro Rapinese denies he is waging personal vendetta against cyclists amid a public backlash The mayor of Como has set the wheels of controversy in motion for banning bikes in the walled historical centre of the lakeside city after being hit by one. Alessandro Rapinese’s ban, which comes into force in September, targets about 30 streets and means cyclists, whether on e-bikes or push bikes, will have to dismount…
BBC News – World Alessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.
Alessandro Rapinese denies he is waging personal vendetta against cyclists amid a public backlash The mayor of Como has set the wheels of controversy in motion for banning bikes in the walled historical centre of the lakeside city after being hit by one. Alessandro Rapinese’s ban, which comes into force in September, targets about 30 streets and means cyclists, whether on e-bikes or push bikes, will have to dismount…
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