Italy has seen a surge in bicycle sales since the government ended its coronavirus lockdown as people steer clear of public transport.
Some 540,000 bikes have been sold nationwide since shops across Italy reopened in early May.ROME - Italy has seen a surge in bicycle sales since the government ended its coronavirus lockdown as people steer clear of public transport and respond to government incentives to help the environment.
Some 540,000 bikes have been sold nationwide since shops across the country reopened in early May, according to sector lobby Ancma, a 60 percent increase in the first month compared to the same period in 2019.To keep people off metros and buses and avoid road congestion, the government has offered to contribute up to 500 euros for city-dwellers who buy traditional or"pedal-assisted" electrical bicycles.
The subsidy, which kicked in on May 4 and runs to the end of the year, has accelerated a trend in place even in small centres where it is not available.
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