Overview

• The new car-sharing lane on Paris's périphérique is restricted to vehicles with at least two passengers, public transport, taxis, emergency services, and vehicles for disabled individuals during peak hours.
• The trial runs from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on weekdays, with enforcement using AI to detect violators and fines of €135 starting May 1.
• City officials highlight the health benefits, noting that pollution levels on the ring road expose nearby residents to higher risks of asthma, especially among children.
• Critics, including motorists' groups and regional officials, argue the measure could worsen congestion and are calling for a full assessment within three months.
• Part of a broader effort to improve air quality, the plan follows an October speed limit reduction on the périphérique from 70 km/h to 50 km/h.