Just because my 7th graders are hitting their growth spurt doesn't mean you can just hit them with your e-bike
A teacher in Amsterdam faced an aggressive e-bike rider who refused to stop for a group of young students crossing the street to a park. Despite the teacher acting as a traffic guide, the cyclist blamed the children for not moving out of her way, sparking concerns about road safety and social responsibility.
A primary school teacher in Amsterdam recently experienced a dangerous traffic incident while guiding a group of ten-year-old students toward the Sarphatipark for outdoor activities. As the class walked in a column, the teacher stood in the road with arms outstretched to halt traffic so the children could cross safely. Despite these efforts, a woman on an electric bicycle continued to ride toward the students, forcing an abrupt stop to avoid a collision. While the children remained physically unharmed, they were left visibly shaken by the aggressive encounter.
When confronted by the teacher, the cyclist displayed no remorse, instead arguing that the children should have watched where they were going. The cyclist claimed the students' height, resulting from their recent growth spurts, meant they should have noticed her approach, regardless of the teacher's presence in the road. The incident highlights growing concerns over antisocial behavior among e-bike users, with the teacher emphasizing that these students are still children who require safety on the road regardless of their physical size.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
