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Rome Is Fighting Back Against a Golf Cart 'Invasion'
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- Parking in Rome's historic center is highly limited, with only 4,300 on-street spots available for a resident car population four times larger, leading to widespread parking violations and congestion.
- Approximately 50,000 vehicles enter the area daily, exacerbating parking difficulties and causing frustration among residents.
- Golf cart bookings in Rome surged 147% from 2024, with up to 500 carts operating, many managed by the Metur association of tour operators formed to collaborate with locals and city officials.
- The Metur association acknowledges the challenges of overtourism but advocates for managing it intelligently to balance tourism benefits with residents' quality of life.
