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Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city

ByAdu-Gyasi Dennis

Aug 20, 2026

Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding “I know what it’s like to be hit by one of these beasts”.

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