Cardiff council plans to charge extra for large SUVs
- Cardiff council is considering a plan that would impose higher parking fees on owners of larger vehicles.
- This proposed charge follows similar policies implemented in cities like Paris, where fees for larger SUVs have increased.
- The council argues that larger vehicles should pay more due to the additional space they occupy, causing backlash among motorists.
In Cardiff, Wales, the local council has sparked controversy with its proposal to introduce a differentiated parking charge targeting owners of large vehicles. Following a model similar to Paris, where parking fees for SUVs have seen significant increases, the Labour-run Cardiff council is considering a two-tier parking system. This scheme would impose higher fees on vehicles weighing over 2.4 tonnes, such as the Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, and others. The council argues that larger vehicles occupy more parking space compared to their smaller counterparts. As discussions continue, this move has been perceived by many as an escalation of tensions between local authorities and motorists, particularly amid concerns about transportation and environmental policies in urban settings.