FPÖ warns: ban on car in Vienna endangers economy and seniors!

FPÖ warns: ban on car in Vienna endangers economy and seniors!

Wien, Österreich - On April 6, 2025, the FPÖ chairman Dominik Nepp sharply criticized the Mayor of Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig from the SPÖ for his decision to implement a ban on car in the city center. NPP described this step as an "attack on the economy and the elderly". He accused Ludwig to have already driven many shops and service providers into ruin during the Corona period.

NPP also expressed concerns that the new car ban, especially for older people with restricted mobility, could be a great obstacle when it comes to visiting the city center. The FPÖ emphasizes that there is a lack of realistic alternatives for drivers. In particular, Nepp found that the existing garage places in the city were insufficient to cover the needs of the population.

resistance to the car ban

The FPÖ Vienna has already announced resistance to the ban on cars and plans to combat the measure at both federal and state level. "The city center of Vienna has to stay open to all people, including drivers," said Nepp, emphasizing the need for an accessible inner city offer.

In addition, Nepp warned that the surrounding districts could be heavily parked and stressed by the car ban. In this context, reference is made to the experiences of other cities that have taken similar measures. With regard to sustainable mobility, a publication of the German City Day emphasizes the need to create traffic -calmed zones and at the same time keep an eye on the needs of different population groups. It is important to also secure the mobility of older people while environmentally friendly solutions are promoted at the same time.

The dispute over the ban on car in Vienna reflects a larger topic that affects many cities: the balancing act between sustainable urban planning and the maintenance of access for all citizens. Politics play a crucial role here, which must take into account both economic interests and social justice.

For further information on sustainable urban mobility, you can see the publication of the German City Day here