Core Viewpoint - Florence has announced a ban on small shuttle vehicles in the city center to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly in areas rich in historical significance [1][3] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The new regulations prohibit small motorized shuttle vehicles and other unconventional transport from entering UNESCO World Heritage sites in Florence, especially around the Florence Cathedral and the 14th-century Palazzo Vecchio [1] - Violating vehicles will be impounded and fined under the new tourism regulations enacted by the Tuscany region [1] Group 2: Traffic Management - The traffic supervisor of Florence, Andrea Giorgio, noted that hundreds of shuttle vehicles were causing disorder in the city center, making it difficult to maintain order [3] - Florence will be the first city in Italy to restrict tourist shuttle vehicles from occupying public spaces freely [3] Group 3: Tourism Statistics and Measures - Florence is expected to receive 15 million tourists in 2024, with a projected growth of 7% this year [3] - In response to the surge in tourism, Florence is also enhancing management of short-term rentals to curb excessive price increases and has banned the use of loudspeakers on the streets [3]