Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Kolkata Cyclists Urge CM to Lift Road Ban
Cyclists in Kolkata want the city to let them ride their bikes on more roads.
They're asking the Chief Minister to change the rules because bikes are good for the environment and can even be faster than cars in some places.
They say it goes against a program that gave bikes to students.
Experts agree that the city needs to make it easier and safer for people to use bikes.
They point out that bikes have helped save a lot of pollution.
They want the city to plan for bikes, just like they plan for cars and buses.
Kolkata cyclists appealed to the Chief Minister to lift restrictions on bicycle use.
Advocates claim that bicycle restrictions contradict the Sabuj Sathi scheme's spirit.
Studies show cycles can outperform motor vehicles on congested Kolkata roads.
Experts highlight the need for implementing non-motorized transport plans.
Cyclists saved nearly 8.4 million tonnes of CO₂ between 2013 and 2022.
- Who
- Kolkata cyclists, cycling advocacy groups, and experts.
- What
- Appeal to lift the ban on cycling in Kolkata.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To promote cycling as a viable transport mode and advocate for policy changes.
Cycling Advocates
Status Quo
Road Access
Cycling Advocates
Lift restrictions on cycling across city roads.
Status Quo
Maintain existing restrictions on cycling.
- Location
- Kolkata
- Targeted Official
- Mamata Banerjee
- Petitioners
- Cycling enthusiasts and advocacy groups
- Cycling Role
- Non-polluting mode of transport
- CO₂ Saved (2013-2022)
- 8.4 million tonnes
