Controversy over pitch to triple costs for parking SUVs and large cars in CBD

The launch implies tripling the current parking lot of $ 8.20 per hour in the city at $ 24.60 if it has a SUV or other large vehicle such as a RAM.

“Why? The parking lot is parking,” said a Sydney driver about the proposed changes.

Another described the measure as “a rort” and “a bit of monitoring of money.”

The Green Councilor Michael Thompson is behind the controversial impulse.

The 32 -year -old, who is no stranger to attract attention on his social platforms, says that the shake would reduce carbon emissions.

It would also improve security for cyclists and pedestrians.

“SUVs and luxury trucks are eight times more likely to kill a child in a collision,” said Thompson.

“We want these dangerous giant cars from the streets of our city.”

The latest sales data indicate that 60 percent of new cars bought in Australia are SUV.

The five main models sold are Toyota Rav4, Ford Range, Toyota Hilux, Prado and Mitsubishi Outlander.

According to the proposal, there would be exemptions for some large vehicles, including those used for work or those that have access to wheelchairs.

Paris introduced the same increase in parking prices in SUVs last year, releasing 10,000 parking places in the French capital.

But many Australians are not on the same page as the Parisians who voted politics.

“I don’t think I should increase, it’s very expensive as it is,” said a person.

Another Sydneysider said he could “see his point”, but believes that “it should be the same for everyone.”

While another person echoed similar feelings, telling 9News, “A car is a car!”

“Maybe there is another strategy to apply, maybe some other fuel tax, I don’t know, but I know that is not right,” said a man.

The City Council of Sydney will discuss the proposal on Monday night.

“I would encourage them to think about the financial pressure that people are and if this is the right time to present charges,” said Transportation Minister John Graham.