Transportationenvironmental Policy News

"Paris Triples Parking Fees for SUVs in Referendum Victory"

Parisians have voted to triple parking charges for out-of-town SUV drivers in an effort to reduce the presence of "heavy, bulky, and polluting" vehicles in the city center, with gas or hybrid SUVs, and other larger vehicles weighing over 1.6 tonnes facing increased fees starting September 1st. The move aims to address road safety, air pollution, and climate change, with exemptions for taxis and city residents. The referendum, which saw low turnout, is part of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's broader efforts to make the city more environmentally friendly and pedestrian/cyclist-oriented, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressing interest in adopting similar measures.