India’s Most Bike Friendly City

Auto By Gavandi January 16, 2025

Pune has one of the highest two-wheeler populations in India.

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The first bike-sharing service in India started in Pune (though it faced challenges later).

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Pune is known as the "Oxford of the East" and has a large student population, many of whom use bikes.

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The city has a strong biker community with frequent road trips.

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Many IT professionals in Pune prefer biking over cars due to traffic congestion.

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Pune has a growing electric bike adoption rate.

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Several major biking rallies and marathons are organized annually.

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