Reading material: 02 More parking fee for larger cars?

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More parking fee for larger cars?

Parking is always being a critical element in cityscapes. The vast expenses of parking lot areas in places like Walmart or within the housing projects illustrates its importance. But there is a new issue in parking landscape with two possible solutions. The dilemma: how can city officials implement varying parking charges for different cars to increase revenue while maintaining fairness for car owners?

Solution one: What about charging more for cars that emit more pollutants? It seems sensible considering global focus on climate change.

Solution two: What about if we charge larger, heavier vehicles more because they consume more parking space?

Both these ideas are being tested worldwide. In the UK, for example, driving a fossil fuel power dirty car in cities like London or Dublin means you'll be paying through the nose. Your parking fee would be double compared to eco-friendly vehicles. As per the Guardian, the cost of hourly parking fee ranges from 6.30 to 13.23 pounds based on your car CO2 emissions.

However, critics argue this system hurts those who can't afford it. On the other hand, France and Canada are leaning towards charging more for larger vehicles. From July 1, drivers of bigger cars pay extra for parking in Montreal. A similar plan is set for Lyon for 2024. 

What's your opinion? Should size and weight matter more than CO2 emissions?

Discussion:

What is the new issue posed in regard to parking lots in cities?

Which sounds more fair Solution one or two in your opinion?

What do critics of the UK model argue?

Have you seen any parking lot where parking fee vary depending on size or emission of car?

Fill in the blanks:

1, The vast expenses of parking lot areas (              ) its importance. 

2, City officials (            ) varying parking charges.

3, Some cars (           ) more pollutants while some (            ) more parking space.

4, The cost of hourly parking fee (            ) based on CO2 emissions.

5, The charging system may (           ) some people who can't (            ) it.

6, Size and weight (           ) more than CO2 emissions.

7, A similar plan is (          ) for another city.

8, It is important to (             ) fairness to car owners.

(maintain/ afford/ implement / vary/ matter/ emit/ set/ illustrate /hurt)