Paris Takes Bold Step to Curb SUVs with Triple Parking Fee Increase
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Parisians voted to triple parking charges for SUVs in an effort to combat air pollution and address the climate crisis, with the proposal receiving 54.55% support. The measure targets combustion or hybrid vehicles weighing 1.6 metric tons or more, and electric cars weighing 2 tons or more, with the increased parking rate aimed at reducing the environmental impact and safety issues associated with SUVs. The move reflects a global trend of increasing SUV sales, contributing to higher carbon emissions, and comes amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of non-electric vehicles.
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