Bolivia Bans Motorised Transport For A Day

[Chatsie]

Cars and buses were taken off the streets of Bolivia as the country held its first National Day of the Pedestrian.



All motorised vehicles, including public transport, were banned in cities across the country on Sunday.



Bolivia's government says it wants to raise awareness about the environment.



It comes at a time when President Evo Morales' government is facing criticism over plans to build a highway through the Amazon rainforest.



The recent protests against the highway have been an embarrassment for Mr Morales, who is a prominent advocate of indigenous rights and the protection of Mother Earth.





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An interesting idea, don't think it will catch on globally though

 

[Evil Eye]

Wouldn't that cause problems for ambulances, etc?

 

[Chatsie]

Well, I would think they would make an exception, I never

actually thought about that when I read the article !

 

[Evil Eye]

I suppose, but if the streets are full of people, they won't be able to reach any place very fast regardless.

 

[Chatsie]

Don't they walk on footpaths over there then !

I can't see it being any worse than trying to get through

other traffic, especially on busy roads.

 

[Evil Eye]

Don't they walk on footpaths over there then !

In Bolivia's main city, La Paz, the BBC's Mattia Cabitza was engulfed by a sea of young people taking part in a marathon, and the usually congested streets were instead occupied by street artists and other performers.