Cities Worldwide Crack Down on SUVs to Combat Emissions
Paris leads with a vote to triple SUV parking fees, inspiring other cities to consider similar measures.
- Cities around the world are implementing measures to reduce the number of SUVs on their streets due to their higher fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- Parisians will vote on a proposal to triple parking fees for SUVs, a move aimed at curbing their presence in the city.
- London's mayor is considering introducing a similar parking charge for SUVs, following Paris's lead.
- Efforts to regulate SUVs have faced opposition in the past, but recent measures include increased registration and parking fees in several cities.
- The push against SUVs is part of a broader effort to combat climate change and improve air quality in urban areas.