Read about a ban on electric bikes in the city's pedestrian zone
in The Local Switzerland's news in English
Confusion reigns in Basel over electric bikes ...
in The Local Switzerland's news in English
Confusion reigns in Basel over electric bikes ...
From the story:
AntwortenLöschen"“Why do I have to switch off the engine if I stick to the specified speed?” Vischer is quoted as saying by Basler Zeitung, adding that his bike is equipped with a speedometer."
Well, because speed isn't the only factor that needs to be regulated. An engine also increases power & acceleration, reduces personal effort, and allows for sustained power until the energy source runs out. All of these create superhuman abilities that are less appropriate in human-scaled and -focused environments.