Two-Wheelers Taking Over Footpaths Leave Indian Pedestrians With Nowhere to Walk
Footpaths across major Indian cities have become increasingly unsafe for pedestrians as delivery riders and two-wheelers routinely use pavements as shortcuts. Growing urban congestion combined with weak traffic enforcement has allowed this encroachment to spread unchecked. The displacement of walkers from dedicated pedestrian spaces is discouraging people from walking altogether. Experts warn this trend is harming public health and undermining urban sustainability goals. Addressing the crisis will require a combination of better infrastructure design, stricter enforcement, and a shift in road-user behaviour.
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