Paris voters voted by 54.55% on Sunday, February 4, in favor of tripling the parking rate for vehicles weighing more than 1.6 tonnes. The increase must be implemented in September, according to Paris City Hall.
Only 5.68% of the electorate mobilized, i.e. 78,121 voters, 42,415 for, 35,340 against – 103,084 voters during the previous poll against self-service scooters in April 2023. .
The electoral geography of Paris is often decided between East and West (as in presidential or European elections), and the vote on February 4, despite its low participation, is no exception. The wealthier west of the capital largely voted against an increase in parking rates for heavy and polluting vehicles (more than 80% in 16E district), while eastern districts, in contrast, have supported this surcharge (more than 75% in 10E borough).
