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.
It will inspire violent opposition from drivers, as usual
Are they going to toot their horns and create traffic?
Park on the sidewalk, even.
Shit, better give them free parking, then /s
Why is there a huge influx of big American trucks in the Netherlands? It is visible that the last year or so it has increased significantly the number of those trucks around here… It would be great for a tax like that to be introduced in the Netherlands too
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.
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
Why not both?
Proper SUVs have some use at least
Like?
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.
I was in Paris last winter and say a PT Cruiser parked a block from Notre Dame. Kinda related but wanted to share.
other countries were cursed with the pt cruiser?
Someone paid massive import duties to get it there.
But PT Cruisers exist and are relatively common in Europe? I know someone who has one, paid a whole 4 grand for it.
I completely agree, tax these pointlessly heavy and large vehicles into oblivion.
Trucks and SUVs make sense for work purposes. As such the law should consider 'cosmetic. Damage such as dents and scratches normal wear and tear, and companies are not allowed to deduct value for it. Instantly it would be impossible to rent them at the airport. (Uhaul type places still will, but nobody else) leases would also end since they can’t demand perfect condition returns.
Not in Europe.
Here, businesses and craftsmen use either vans like the VW T4, Renault Master or Ford Transit, or smaller “cargo station wagons”/small vans like VW Caddy, Renault Kangoo etc.
These offer way more practical room on much less traffic space.
And safer for both the occupants and traffic, have lower emissions and better mileage, are cheaper, more versatile…
My comment was in respect to US CAFE rules… Europe is different of course.
Having used both vans and trucks in construction I can report their are pros and cons to each with no clear winner for everything.
The article was about regulations in Paris, if you switch context or continents, you need to say so.
This is a European van, too. Where does the US truck best it in terms of practicality?
