Venice Has Begun Charging an Access Fee to Try to Curb ‘Hit-and-Run’ Tourists from ada taxi access Watch Video
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Description: Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more liveable for its dwindling residents.