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.

  • 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.