The E Bike Backlash: When Local Solutions Go Too Far The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, recently made headlines after being hit by an electric bike.
In response, he imposed a blanket ban on bicycles in certain areas of his historic Italian city. While public safety is a concern, the ban may ultimately harm locals and tourists.
Rapinese's decision is part of a package of new traffic regulations aimed at managing tourist growth and imposing stricter rules on cars and vans in the city center.