Paris Set to Triple Parking Fees for SUV Drivers After Vote

02/05/2024 05:45
Paris Set to Triple Parking Fees for SUV Drivers After Vote

Heading into Paris in the comfort of a big car appears set to become an expensive endeavor after voters approved a referendum on Sunday, with on-street parking fees that will rise above €100 ($108) for just a few hours of shopping or errands.

Heading into Paris in the comfort of a big car appears set to become an expensive endeavor after voters approved a referendum on Sunday, with on-street parking fees that will rise above €100 ($108) for just a few hours of shopping or errands.

Nearly 55% of those who voted approved a proposal to raise the base price to €18 an hour in the city center, triple the cost for smaller vehicles. The format of the referendum was similar to one held last year banning shared electric scooters. The city’s authorities went through with the removal, even though few people turned out to vote.

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