City And Government News

NYC Launches 17 High-Tech Public Toilets With 10-Minute Limits

New York City has begun deploying 17 modular public restrooms as part of a $4 million pilot program. Operated by Throne Labs, these self-contained units require no water or sewer connections and feature a strict 10-minute usage limit enforced by automated doors. While the initiative aims to address the city’s restroom shortage, advocates warn that digital entry requirements may exclude homeless individuals.