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France scraps controversial 'eco' road tax

A planned nationwide 'Green tax' on heavy vehicles that led to violent protests is abandoned in favour of road tolls that will raise less revenue.

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France will roll out a new system of road tolls to replace plans for nationwide charges on heavy vehicles that were abandoned earlier this year amid widespread protests, the government said on Sunday, reports Reuters.

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