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Amsterdam’s fatbike ban: Safety or overreaction?

Amsterdam is about to ban fatbikes from city parks like Vondelpark after a surge in serious accidents, especially among kids. These electric bikes, often tweaked to go faster than allowed, have led to thousands of ER visits each year. While some locals say the ban is needed to keep parks safe for everyone, others argue it unfairly targets a popular, efficient way to get around. With nearly half of all bikes sold in the Netherlands now electric, could this move set a trend for other cities? How do you feel about balancing safety and freedom on the roads? #Cars #Amsterdam #FatbikeBan