Popular tourist hotspot hits Brits with new ban - starts in September

The decision has been opposed by many. 21:40, Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Updated: 21:42, Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Como rolls out cycling ban after mayor is struck by e-bike (Image: Getty)A popular tourist destination loved by Brits has introduced a ban on riding bicycles. The mayor of the historic Italian city, Como, has banned bicycles on approximately thirty roads within the historic centre after he was run down by an electric bicycle.Alessandro Rapinese said the measure was needed to improve public safety. From September, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk their bikes through an area covering around 30 streets. He told Italian news agency Ansa: "People act based on their own experiences and I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts." Get the latest news from around the world an