Paris Votes to Triple Parking Fees for SUVs

Parisians have voted to triple parking rates for SUVs in the city center, with exemptions for electric cars, taxis, and certain professionals. Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who initiated the move, argues that SUVs are dangerous and harmful to the environment. Critics, including drivers' groups and opposition figures, claim the classification is misleading and the surcharge is punitive environmentalism. The measure is part of Hidalgo's efforts to reduce car usage in Paris and promote environmental-friendly transportation options.