Bordeaux to increase parking fees for SUVs and heavy vehicles
Briefly

Starting from May 2nd, 2025, Bordeaux will introduce a weight-based parking pricing model to promote smaller vehicles that are less polluting and safer for pedestrians. Mayor Pierre Hurmic stressed the importance of adapting to modern traffic needs, highlighting the dangers of large SUVs in narrow streets. The new rates will impose higher fees on combustion vehicles over 1,600kg and hybrid/electric models above 1,900kg, aligning with measures taken in Paris and Lyon. Notably, common small cars will remain unaffected, impacting approximately 10% of local and 14% of visitor vehicles.
The city of Bordeaux will implement a new weight-based parking pricing system starting May 2, 2025, aimed at favoring smaller, less polluting vehicles.
Mayor Pierre Hurmic emphasized the need for changes in traffic patterns, stating large SUVs pose a danger in narrow streets, affecting pedestrian safety.
Read at The Local France
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