The Ecological Sundays return to Rome: by bike without traffic.

A good opportunity to take advantage of the absence of traffic in Rome and discover the city by bike.

The calendar of Ecological Sundays for this year has been published by the municipality of Rome.
On these dates, the movement of vehicles in the center of Rome will be totally prohibited (even to Euro 6 cars) in the time bands 7.30-12.30 and 16.30-20.30.. More info on the website of the Municipality of Rome

The new dates of Ecological Sundays:

  • February 20, 2022
  • March 13, 2022

Ecological Sundays in Rome are born to prevent and contain atmospheric pollution.
But also to help raise awareness on the issue of air quality and responsible use of energy sources.

On these dates, the local police will ensure compliance with and compliance with this provision, while the councilor for mobility will upgrade the public transport service.

“Ecological Sundays represent important occasions”, declares the municipality, “to promote sustainable mobility and to make citizens aware of the relationship between pollution and transport. With the plan for electric mobility we are implementing an incisive action to reduce polluting emissions. Like every year, during the block of traffic, the expansion of local public transport is expected, with an increase in bus, tram and taxi rides “.

Bike Tour Rome - Colosseum - Imperial Forums - Arch of Constantine Visit Rome by bike in total absence of traffic.Visit Rome by bike in total absence of traffic

We Romans, we know that our city is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but among European capitals it is also one of the most chaotic, polluted and less bike friendly.

Riding in the center of Rome on ecological Sundays, it will surely be a pleasant and unusual surprise, thanks to the total absence of cars and motorcycles and to levels of smog that are much lower than usual.

The electric bicycle with pedal assistance, in these days turns out to be a loyal ally to enjoy the city with little effort, even for families with children.

Rome STARBIKE has reserved for these particular days an offer with a 15% discount on the main tours and rentals.

To take advantage of the discount, when paying for the cart, click on “Redeem voucher” and enter the “ecologic” discount code in “voucher code”

The tour price will automatically update and you can proceed with payment.

Among the e-bike tours offered by STARBIKE::

  • Historical tour through the ancient ruins and the beauties of the Renaissance
  • Cultural and gastronomic tour
  • Tour in the nature and in the ancient history of the Appia Antica Park

Tour Roma panoramico - piazza del CampidoglioAlso for families, traveling around Rome by bicycle becomes a walk:

The 7 hills on which Rome is founded, we know not to facilitate cyclists, but with electric bicycles, thanks to the assisted pedaling, fatigue can be reduced to about 10 times less.

Thanks to the assisted pedaling, in fact, making long routes or routes that include climbs and descents, it will be really simple.

Electric bicycle hire on Rome’s ecological Sundays

Roma STARBIKE also has an electric bicycle rental service.

The central location, just 200 meters from the Colosseum, is perfect as a starting point to discover the city in complete freedom.