"The Paris authorities had argued that big S.U.V.s and other large cars emit more greenhouse gases than average cars and are more dangerous for pedestrians because of their bulkiness, citing a report that suggests that pedestrians are twice as likely to be killed in a collision with an S.U.V. than with a standard vehicle.
Mr. Belliard, the deputy mayor, said that roughly 10 to 15 percent of the cars that currently circulate in Paris would be affected by the increased parking fees. He acknowledged that some recently manufactured S.U.V.s were less polluting than smaller, older cars. But he argued that automakers should be encouraged to use fewer resources, not more.
"If you build bigger, heavier vehicles, you need more materials and more energy than to build lighter ones," he said. "You have to look at the issue in its entirety." [1]
The Yellow Vests were poor French provincials who needed cars to commute to work in the center. They seriously pressed Macron. It is not them who should be attacked, but those driving with SUVs. These are unlikely to take to the streets to defend their wealth. It's a shame, man...
1. Paris Votes to Triple the Cost To Park Many Hefty Vehicles: [Foreign Desk]. Breeden, Aurelien. New York Times, Late Edition (East Coast); New York, N.Y.. 06 Feb 2024: A.4.
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