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Is getting rid of paid on-street parking a great idea or bonkers? | Opinion

Mohammed Adam: On face value, mayoral candidate Alex Lawson’s plan sounds like a great idea. But would there could be chaos on the streets?

Mayoral candidate Alex Lawson has unveiled a radical plan to eliminate paid on-street parking across the city that would dramatically change how we commute around town, and set us apart from other cities. But is it a brilliant idea for the times, or just bonkers?

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