'A very stupid decision': Cyclists banned from Prague city centre to 'improve safety'; cars still permitted

Cycling campaigners and politicians criticise ban

Cyclists will soon be banned from the centre of Prague

(Image credit: Flickr/Nitin Vyas)

Cyclists will soon be banned from the pedestrianised centre of Prague in an effort to improve pedestrian safety, while cars are continued to use the streets.

The cycling ban will apply to a number of pedestrianised zones in the centre of the Czech capital between 10am and 5pm, while more than 1,000 cars which currently have permits to enter the pedestrianised zones will be able to continue to drive through the historic centre of the city.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.