Carpool Lane Use By Hybrids Causes 'Prius Backlash'
Carpooling motorists complain that solo drivers in hybrid cars are clogging high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
"When California allowed solo occupants of hybrid cars to use carpool lanes last year, many thought they were merging onto a narrow strip of car culture heaven.
But increasingly, hybrid owners say they feel like the victims of road rage.
Carpoolers accuse them of driving too slowly in order to maximize their fuel efficiency, and of clogging diamond lanes that were once clear."
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