The planned increase in fees for residents' parking in Tübingen has led to some angry criticism of Mayor Boris Palmer.
The Green politician advertised the relevant decision of the local council on Facebook under the heading “Drivers gamble off”.
As of Wednesday morning, there were almost 790 comments online;
occasionally also approval.
Palmer wrote to the “dear drivers”: “You haven't paid for the road.
You don't pay enough taxes already.
Your favorite vehicle will receive massive subsidies from all tax figures and future generations.
If the prices were telling the truth, a parking space would not have to cost 30 euros a year, but 3000. "Palmer stated in general:" When it comes to Heilix Blechle, emotions rule in Germany. "
Increase postponed
A follower wrote to Palmer: "But it is slowly becoming a personal campaign against cars and their owners." Palmer's answer: "No, only against people who want to let others pay for the parking space and then also cry around."
The municipal council had decided on a climate protection program with only one abstention.
It says there that the parking fees will be increased significantly.
Palmer had originally wanted to raise the price for the resident parking permit to up to 360 euros, but had failed in the local council. According to Reutlinger Generalanzeiger, the vote on the specific amount has been postponed to the end of September. The income should flow into local transport.