Kolkata: SwitchON Foundation organized a Cyclists’ Meet on the eve of nation’s 75th Independence Day where cyclists from all walks of life came together advocating for freedom to ride a cycle on Kolkata roads, says a press release.
Urging authorities to remove cycle restrictions, which have impacted their daily movement on Kolkata roads, the event was joined by livelihood cyclists who use a cycle for their daily commutes like those delivering essentials like newspaper, milk, ration, and other goods as well as cycling enthusiasts, cycling groups, IT professionals, sportsperson, doctors and business heads among others.
The objective of the meeting was to collectively advocate for the removal of current restrictions on cycling across 62 major roads in Kolkata. Cycle restrictions are a hindrance to the lives and livelihoods of people who use cycling as their sole mode of transportation in the city.
Vinay Jaju of SwitchON Foundation said, “The…