Viral Parking Ticket App Lasts Just 4 Hours as City Kills Project
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A viral parking ticket app was shut down by the city after 4 hours, sparking debate about the true purpose of parking citations and the role of municipal governments in generating revenue.
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This is 100% not true. They have been caught multiple times increasing enforcement to cover budget shortfalls. Evidence shows that they write tickets to make money.