Parisians Decide on Tripling SUV Parking Fees

Parisians are voting in a referendum to triple parking fees for SUVs in an effort to discourage driving and reduce harmful transport emissions. The change would see cars weighing 1.6 tonnes or more charged 18 euros per hour for parking in central areas, with exemptions for certain groups. The move is part of Mayor Anne Hidalgo's environmental efforts, but has faced criticism from drivers' groups and opposition figures who argue that the targeting of SUVs is imprecise and that the wide range of exemptions would leave many unaffected.