Smog suffocates Paris: stop for cars and free public transport

    Paris faces serious pollution problems. The major symbols of the French capital, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Sacred Heart, are unfortunately enveloped in smog. Here are some measures to safeguard historical monuments and air quality: alternating number plates for cars and concessions for public transport.


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    Paris faces serious problems pollution. The major symbols of the French capital, such as the Torre Eiffel and Sacred Heart, are unfortunately enveloped by the smog. Here are some measures to safeguard historical monuments and air quality: alternate licence plates for cars and concessions for the public transport.

    After the decision to introduce a reimbursement for those who go to work by bike, France is once again at the forefront for to reduce the pollution caused by traffic. Over the past weekend, due to high levels of smog, Paris allowed citizens to travel for free on public transport and to freely use the bike sharing.

    Similar measures were taken in Belgium, which also reduced speed limits. The initiatives taken over the weekend did not prove to be sufficient to solve the problem, so Paris and 22 other surrounding areas decided to take more decisive steps, starting with banning half of the cars and motorcycles from the streets.

    Private cars and motorcycles with even plate they will not be able to circulate on Mondays. Until the air quality improves, the means with odd license plate they will remain stationary on Tuesday, and so on throughout the week. Owners of cars and motorcycles will be able to circulate aboard the private vehicles available to them only on alternate days. The ban will not affect electric or hybrid cars and even cars that will carry at least three people. Anyone who violates the rules will have to pay a fine of 22 euros.

    Smog suffocates Paris: stop for cars and free public transport

    Smog suffocates Paris: stop for cars and free public transport



    Smog suffocates Paris: stop for cars and free public transport

    Faced with the disappointment of motorists, the French Minister of Ecology Philippe Martin he stressed that similar measures had been introduced in 1997 and that on that occasion they had led to results. The main objective is to reduce the number of cars on the road and consequently the levels of pollutants in the air.


    Smog suffocates Paris: stop for cars and free public transport

    Smog suffocates Paris: stop for cars and free public transport


    When car restrictions will be in effect, public transport Sara free. On Mondays, cars on the road will be able to park for free. The restrictions may be changed day by day and include extensions. For the first time in 20 years, France has decided to resort to drastic ways to reduce pollution. There is no lack of the first controversies. Will the French respect the prohibitions? The possibility of free travel on public transport will favor the give up the car?

    Marta Albè

    Photo source: leparisien.fr

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