Paris trials dedicated car-sharing lane on its notoriously congested ring road

<p>Busiest urban motorway in Europe restricted mainly to vehicles carrying at least two people during rush-hour</p><p>Authorities in Paris have created a dedicated car-sharing lane during rush-hour on its notorious ring road as part of efforts to reduce congestion and pollution on one of Europe’s busiest motorways.</p><p>Paris city hall began the trial scheme on Monday, restricting the outside lane of the <em>périphérique </em>to passenger vehicles carrying at least two people from 7am to 10.30am and 4pm to 8pm. The lane will also be available to public transport, taxis, the emergency services and vehicles used by disabled people.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/03/paris-trials-dedicated-car-sharing-lane-on-its-notoriously-congested-ring-road">Continue reading...</a>