# Watch: Burning e-bikes turned into bonfires as France reels from violent protests

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-20T08:46:02+00:00
- Category: World
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France witnessed a violent weekend as protests over rising living costs and underfunded public services escalated into riots and looting. Burning e-bikes, torched vehicles and smoke-filled streets marked the unrest in Paris and other cities. Hundreds of shared bikes and scooters were damaged, causing an estimated €400,000 in losses to one operator. Authorities arrested around 2,400 people and are

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