Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo pushes to ban SUVs after cyclist's death, citing higher accident rates.

Paris's mayor, Anne Hidalgo, supports banning SUVs in the city, following the death of cyclist Paul Varry, who was hit by an SUV in a road rage incident. The city council claims SUVs, which make up 25% of private vehicles in Paris, are involved in 10% more accidents than other vehicles and are more fatal. Hidalgo urges the government to approve a ban as part of her road safety campaign.

November 24, 2024
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