As we know, cars are now in the center of attention of some, and environmentalists in particular. But there is a category that is even more in the sights of the latter. It’s SUVs that are blamed for everything. For some, they are responsible for many accidents and also pollute more. To the extent that associations are kicking their tires condemn their existence, while others want to make them pay more. This is especially true of David Bellard, assistant ecologist of the Paris City Hall, responsible, in particular, for transport.

Heavy and bulky SUVs contradict the city’s adaptation to climate change. They are not normal in a city like Paris.
I will return to this in this article. @lemondefragainst SUVs in the city, the protest is growinghttps://t.co/nmnbPcja1M pic.twitter.com/xQ3oS1I4Cc

— David Belliard (@David_Belliard) February 26, 2023

“Stupid” tax

He, in fact, put forward the idea of ​​increasing the parking fee for upgraded models in the capital. A representative of the organization called this idea “stupid”.association of 40 million motorists. The latter is especially upset when asked by “Avto-Moto”. In fact, he explains that “andThey say “they are longer”. Yes, indeed, since 1960, the average is three centimeters. As for the weight, it has increased, in particular because of the pollution control equipment and because electric cars are heavier […] It’s like tomorrow you want to pay more for blue cars because you don’t like blue. I’m all for charging bikes that are parked haphazardly on pavements, that would be a good measure“.

A difficult measure to implement

In addition, it would beit is very difficult to apply this measure according to the CEO. He explains that ” I think we are in a political ad to please a mindless electorate. I think Master Jean-Baptiste Josca and Master Ingrid Attal (lawyers who work for 40 million motorists) would be happy to repeal this type of measure if voted“. Indeed, what exact criteria call the car an SUV and therefore tax him more? Hard to say.