But, why would the app agree to completely block usage in those cities? People can still use the app to determine whether any mistakes were made on the ticket and to ensure the signage is proper. The app could then tell people what to write to the city to fight it.
It's encouraging to see the private sector and government work together so smoothly, creating improved government services and a more fair system for citizens in these innovative cities. So often, government is mired in allegations of corruption, inefficiency, and opaqueness, and these cities are clearly bucking this trend. I only hope voters reward city officials with the votes they so richly deserve in the next election.
Shocking as it may seem, parking meters and rules may not always exist only for the benefit of citizens, as one would hope. It seems that parking meters and rules are there also for the benefit of the city and its bureaucracy, which gets to collect substantial revenues from a monopoly business day in and day out. It's a great business for cities!
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