Bikes Outnumbered Cars on Scottish Rush Hour Route for the First Time Ever
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During a May 2026 rush hour on Leith Walk in Edinburgh, bicycles outnumbered cars for the first time in history, driven by 1.46 million trips on the city's e-bike rental program since its September 2025 launch and the expansion of segregated bike lanes.
The surge was recorded during a single 48-hour nationwide traffic survey in mid-May; sustained shifts in commuting patterns will require ongoing monitoring.
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