Como mayor imposes bike ban after e-bike crash

The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, has banned both e-bikes and pedal bikes on about 30 streets after being knocked down by an electric bike; cyclists must dismount and walk on those roads starting next month. Critics say the measure removes a cheap, eco-friendly transport option and could hurt local deliveries and businesses, while supporters argue it’s a safety response to his incident; a protest ride to city hall is planned, and Rapinese notes the decision was influenced by his own experience and echoes a prior move to curb electric scooters.