Rome faces urban challenges from protests to traffic regulations

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Rome is experiencing significant urban and social disruptions. Protests against the rising cost of living and government policies led to clashes between demonstrators and police near the Colosseum and Largo di Santa Susanna. In these incidents, police utilized water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds, resulting in over 200 arrests.

Regarding mobility, the Lazio Region has approved the maintenance of current ZTL Fascia Verde restrictions, meaning diesel Euro 4 and Euro 5 vehicles will not face new driving bans starting November 1. However, the city faces long-term fiscal uncertainty; a new national Highway Code expected in 2028 could eliminate the annual 1,000 euro fee for electric vehicles in Rome, potentially costing the municipal budget millions of euros.

Traffic in the capital is also affected by planned demonstrations in the Prati district and near Piazza della Repubblica, which are expected to cause significant delays and bus diversions.

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17 October Movement · ANSA · Colosseum · Italian police · Italy · Largo di Santa Susanna · Lazio Region · Lucera · Roberto Gualtieri · Rome · via Montesanto · via Papa

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A new national Highway Code could eliminate Rome's 1,000 euro annual fee for electric cars by 2028. ameve.eu
[● 2 SOURCES] Protesters in Rome clashed with police near the Colosseum. 360stepeni.mk · a1on.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Lazio Region approved maintaining current ZTL Fascia Verde restrictions. www.virgilio.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Diesel Euro 4 and Euro 5 vehicles will not face new bans in Rome's ZTL. www.virgilio.it
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 200 people were arrested during the Rome protests. 360stepeni.mk · a1on.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] Police used water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators in Rome. 360stepeni.mk · a1on.mk