By: Rahul Bedi Published in: *The Wire* Date: May 21, 2026 Source: https://thewire.in/society/why-the-humble-bicycle-is-indias-most-sensible-vehicle *Note:* Please access the source to read the entire article
"As fuel prices rise and the prime minister calls for austerity, may the bicycle's tyres remain inflated, its chain unbroken, and its saddle forgiving." "Unlike motorised vehicles, it demands a single, modest upfront payment to acquire – perhaps a bell or mudguards, or wireless odometer if one is feeling indulgent – after which the transaction is effectively concluded: Thereafter, there are no fuel bills, no insurance premiums, no parking charges, and certainly none of those breathless moments of staring in disbelief at the soaring price numbers on the petrol pump display as the nozzle disgorges fuel into your vehicle."
