Faster than the traffic jam

Vienna shows the way: Roadside assistance on two wheels

Viennese breakdown rider Michael Seiler with his ÖAMTC e-bike and trailer(Bild: Hannes Wallner)

ÖAMTC caused a worldwide sensation with its bicycle breakdown assistance service, guaranteeing its 2.3 million members rapid assistance despite traffic jams and numerous events. Radkrone" took a look at how breakdown assistance works in Vienna's city center. 

Two mechanics are out and about in Vienna's city center on their bikes to get broken-down cars up and running. I was allowed to accompany e-bike breakdown mechanic Michael Seiler for a day.