• Home
• Channel: Getting Around
• Bicycles Increasingly Popular In Hungary

Bicycles Increasingly Popular In Hungary

• 13 Jan 2021 10:44 AM
• Hungary Around the Clock

The Budapest Transport Centre’s five bicycle counters measured 15% more traffic in 2020 than in 2019, according to the Hungarian Cycling Club.

The increase did not start with the appearance of the coronavirus epidemic, as already in January the counters measured 28% more cyclists than in the same month of 2019.

Traffic increased in every month from April to September, but not in October, due to rainy weather.

According to the Cycling Club, the increase may have been caused by the coronavirus because cycling maintains a safe social distance, and riding a bicycle remains possible even during lockdowns.

More and more people are realising that bicycles are a way to avoid traffic jams and there is no need to look for parking spaces, the club said.

• How does this content make you feel?
• I love it
• I like it
• I dislike it

• Bicycles

XpatLoop Media Partner

Hungary Around the Clock

Since 1995 Hungary Around the Clock has proven to be one of the most comprehensive sources of daily English-language news about Hungary. It covers ongoing domestic politics and foreign relations, as well as business and economic matters. For a free trial of HATC visit www.hatc.hu and click on 'Free Trial Subscription’.

Explore More Reports

Combating Climate Change in Hungary: European Mobility Week Kicks Off

• 17 Sep 2024 2:09 PM

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony called for transforming cities in the interest of putting up an effective fight against climate change and adapting to the new situation, on the occasion of the start of the European Mobility Week environmental campaign.



Bubi Bikeshare in Budapest to Add E-Bikes to Growing Fleet

• 16 Aug 2024 12:36 PM

People in Budapest used the MOL Bubi bikeshare scheme over 10,500 times per day in January-July, the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), which operates the system with the support of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL said.



Lake Balaton Ferry Season Begins With Big Discounts & Better Services

• 15 Jul 2024 8:15 AM

After a successful pre-season, the main ferry season on Lake Balaton started on the first weekend of July, and the Balaton Shipping Company (BAHART) is increasing the number of its routes, writes Turizmus.com.



Insurance for E-Scooters Soon to be Mandatory in Hungary

• 26 Jun 2024 4:57 PM

Mandatory liability insurance will be required for certain micro-mobility devices such as electric scooters and Segways from July 16, due to the increasing number of accidents.