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Paris residents set to vote on plan to triple parking charges for SUVs
(www.theguardian.com)
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I need the length in my car right now. I’d rather charge by weight. I like sedans (currently in a wagon). What I’d like to get rid of is big trucks for no reason
But the cost of constructing parking infrastructure is more directly related to square meters than weight (in HCOL areas especially). Sure more weight means beefier structures and/or pavement are needed, but that tends to average over an area vs a large object requiring a larger investment regardless of whether it’s light or not.
Until everyone buys a hummer EV….
Rip EVs then
As much as I like cars, cars aren’t the answer. Public transport is.
Public transport is currently quadruple the price, double the duration and significantly more unreliable than personal car travel in the UK when travelling with another person.
Unfortunately it's just not viable to traverse major cities via train. I think it can be far better than it is right now but I have zero confidence it ever will be