Alphabet division aims to fix public transit in US by shifting control to Google

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Flow would also vary the cost of parking spaces according to demand. On weekends, prices might drop in business areas while they climb near music venues. Sidewalk claims this would increase income from parking by 10%.

However, Pozdnoukhov says that variable pricing is far from proven. “A pilot project in San Francisco was not very well received,” he says. “If Sidewalk can show value to drivers, it could be a different game, but that’s easier said than done.”

you think....

I bet the city could really pull in some money if they were allowed to charge for 911 calls too. "...I see, sir, please be calm. I know there is an intruder in your house...again how much do you have left on your credit card..."

"Predictable price" is itself a value for consumers, so any system that puts that in jeopardy has to provide extra incentives for adoption.

Serious question: What's the last successful product that Google rolled out (not purchased)?

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