diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-issue-template.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-issue-template.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-issue-template.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-issue-template.md
@@ -7,15 +7,15 @@ assignees: ''
 
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-### **Have you read our [FAQ](https://gbfs.mobilitydata.org/faq)? It’s possible your question can be answered there!**
+### Have you read our [FAQ](https://gbfs.mobilitydata.org/faq)? It’s possible your question can be answered there!
 
-### **If you are new to the specification, please introduce yourself (name and organization/link to GBFS). It’s helpful to know who we're chatting with!** 
+### If you are new to the specification, please introduce yourself (name and organization/link to GBFS). It’s helpful to know who we're chatting with!
 
-### **What is the issue and _why_ is it an issue?**
+### What is the issue and _why_ is it an issue?
 
-### **Please describe some potential solutions you have considered (even if they aren’t related to GBFS).**
+### Please describe some potential solutions you have considered (even if they aren’t related to GBFS).
 
-### **Is your potential solution a breaking change?**
+### Is your potential solution a breaking change?
 - [ ] Yes 
 - [ ] No
 - [ ] Unsure