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Boston drivers still idling parked cars in mild weather
Original: It’s like 67F out in Boston, and drivers are still running their engines while parked. Do they like paying for gas? This
Drivers in a working-class Boston neighbourhood are leaving their engines running while parked, even in 67-degree weather, drawing complaints from residents on social media. Critics are questioning why people waste fuel and money on idling, noting it adds pollution to the city's air. The observation has been tagged alongside local Boston and US politics discussions.
Why now: Idling wastes fuel and worsens air quality, a recurring local gripe in Boston traffic discussions.
Evidence
- It’s like 67F out in Boston, and drivers are still running their engines while parked. Do they like paying for gas? This isn’t a wealthy part of the city either # transportation # BosPoli # USPol # Boston # USA · tsyum@thepit.social · 4
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