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flag Iranian women increasingly ride motorbikes despite restrictions, driven by practical needs and growing acceptance.

flag In Tehran, more women are riding motorbikes and scooters despite legal and cultural restrictions that traditionally limit motorcycle licenses to men and cite modesty concerns. flag Driven by practical needs like traffic congestion and parking shortages, women like 38-year-old café owner Merat Behnam are finding increasing acceptance on the roads, with many reporting positive public and police interactions. flag The trend reflects a quiet but growing assertion of personal freedom and mobility, signaling broader societal shifts in Iran’s conservative landscape.

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