“There are no dirt paths , no mountain roads … SUVs are absolutely useless in Paris. Worse, they are dangerous, cumbersome and use too many resources to manufacture."

#TheWarOnCars #suv #paris

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/11/paris-charge-suv-drivers-higher-parking-fees-tackle-auto-besity

Paris to charge SUV drivers higher parking fees to tackle ‘auto-besity’

Size, weight and motor will be taken into account as councillors target ‘dangerous, cumbersome’ vehicles

The Guardian
@TheWarOnCars I love that they're arguing that they're critical for larger families. Like, station wagons exist. You don't need ground clearance. Buy a e63 amg wagon if you need to flaunt your vanity that badly.