Over 80% of Parents Worry About Their Children's Cycling on Roads After Blue Ticket Introduction

Growing Concerns About Children's Cycling Safety

A recent survey conducted by Meiko Network Japan, a leading provider of individual tutoring services with branches across the country, has highlighted a crucial concern among parents regarding their children’s cycling habits on roads. The survey, titled "Current Conditions Regarding Children's Bicycle Use After the Introduction of the Blue Ticket System," aimed to assess the perceptions and behaviors of parents of children from elementary to high school regarding cycling safety in light of new traffic regulations.

The survey involved 1,000 parents, of whom 752 have children who cycle. The results are both revealing and alarming, indicating that over 80% of parents feel anxious about their children's safety while riding bicycles in traffic. Specifically, 38.3% reported feeling