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CHAOS ON TWO WHEELS: Mayor of Italian City of Como Gets Hit by Electric Bicycle, Bans Riding in the Famous Tourist Destination

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Bicycles on the shores of Lake Como – Screengrab Social Media/XThe Mayor has called them ‘beasts.’I don’t know about you, dear reader, but in my city (Rio de Janeiro), the plague of the bicycles and e-bikes has turned our already chaotic traffic into something far worse.In the streets, over the pavement, riding in the wrong way, it’s only a matter of time until some city authority has to do something drastic about it. And, of course, Rio is far …

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Como's mayor is hit by an e-bike. Shortly thereafter, he bans bicycles in parts of the city centre. The decision gives rise to fierce criticism.

·Syke, Germany
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After an accident, Como's mayor only pushes wheels in the city center.

·Berlin, Germany
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The mayor of an Italian town on Lake Como is facing accusations of personal vendetta and abuse of power after he announced a complete ban on cycling on about 30 streets in the town starting in September. Many believe Alessandro Rapinese made the drastic decision after he was run over by an electric bike as he was leaving town hall a few months ago. Local residents and activists are now protesting with demonstrations and petitions.

The popular Italian city of Como, located on Lake Como in northern Italy, has decided to restrict the use of electric bicycles and bicycles. The mayor was recently hit by one. The new rules for restricted traffic zones will apply to some streets in the historic center.

·Čestlice, Czechia
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Bild broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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