1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
Cars and TransportationGermany

Cars or bikes: Who really rules Berlin's roads?

September 17, 2026

Berlin's streets are becoming a battleground. Cyclists are demanding safer infrastructure, while drivers say they're losing space. We hit the road to find out who really has the upper hand and why tensions keep rising.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Mijy

In Berlin, the battle for road space is intensifying. As bike lanes expand and parking spots disappear, cyclists and drivers are increasingly competing for space on the busy streets of the German capital.

REV reporter Meggin Leigh explores the debate from both sides, speaking with commuters, protesters and a traffic psychologist. From dangerous encounters and rising cycling fatalities to growing frustration among motorists, the report reveals the emotions, safety concerns and infrastructure challenges shaping urban mobility in Berlin.

For more episodes from REV, follow this link

Euromaxx producer, reporter and host Meggin Leigh Doody
Meggin Leigh Presenter and reporter for Deutsche Welle's lifestyle and culture TV show, Euromaxx