Paris to charge SUV drivers higher parking fees to tackle ‘auto-besity’
www.theguardian.com
Size, weight and motor will be taken into account as councillors target ‘dangerous, cumbersome’ vehicles

I think making the ownership of larger cars more expensive is probably one of the best ways to make them less attractive to the average driver. Whether parking fees, taxes or other methods are the best way remains to be seen.

  • Vicious MeEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    Why is there a huge influx of big American trucks in the Netherlands? It is visible that the last year or so it has increased significantly the number of those trucks around here… It would be great for a tax like that to be introduced in the Netherlands too

  • Pistcow@lemm.eeEnglish
    41·
    1 year ago

    I was in Paris last winter and say a PT Cruiser parked a block from Notre Dame. Kinda related but wanted to share.

        • maynarkh
          1·
          1 year ago

          But PT Cruisers exist and are relatively common in Europe? I know someone who has one, paid a whole 4 grand for it.

  • nottheengineer@feddit.deEnglish
    96·
    1 year ago

    They should be focusing on crossovers specifically. Proper SUVs have some use at least, but crossovers are just the epitome of what’s wrong with cars.

    • ScoobyDoo27@lemmy.worldEnglish
      19·
      1 year ago

      Crossovers are the size of a sedan just a little bit taller. They are generally on the same platform as the sedans just with a different body. I don’t see how crossovers are the problem…it’s big ass trucks and SUV’s

      • nottheengineer@feddit.deEnglish
        11·
        1 year ago

        Like the ability to pull large trailers and go offroad.

        Crossovers don’t do anything better than the cars they are based on, they just have worse visibility, handling and economics for no reason.

  • ThelaeaEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    I completely agree, tax these pointlessly heavy and large vehicles into oblivion.

  • bluGill@kbin.social
    39·
    1 year ago

    Trucks and SUVs make sense for work purposes. As such the law should consider 'cosmetic. Damage such as dents and scratches normal wear and tear, and companies are not allowed to deduct value for it. Instantly it would be impossible to rent them at the airport. (Uhaul type places still will, but nobody else) leases would also end since they can’t demand perfect condition returns.

    • flof@feddit.de
      14·
      1 year ago

      Not in Europe.

      Here, businesses and craftsmen use either vans like the VW T4, Renault Master or Ford Transit, or smaller “cargo station wagons”/small vans like VW Caddy, Renault Kangoo etc.

      These offer way more practical room on much less traffic space.

      • maynarkh
        7·
        1 year ago

        And safer for both the occupants and traffic, have lower emissions and better mileage, are cheaper, more versatile…

      • bluGill@kbin.social
        12·
        1 year ago

        My comment was in respect to US CAFE rules… Europe is different of course.

        Having used both vans and trucks in construction I can report their are pros and cons to each with no clear winner for everything.

        • flof@feddit.de
          5·
          1 year ago

          The article was about regulations in Paris, if you switch context or continents, you need to say so.

          This is a European van, too. Where does the US truck best it in terms of practicality?