fedward Aug 9, 2024
If you use Free2Move in DC, make sure you read this morning’s email all the way through. “Starting now, we are introducing drop fees for specific zones on the outskirts of the city center. This initiative aims to optimize our car availability across the city and reduce the number of inactive vehicles in low-demand areas.”
Show threadIMGoph
@fedward I’m sorry, but isn’t this an attempt to get around rules making sure that folks EotR have access to things. Access equal to the wealthier whiter parts of the city? I am sure they’ll point at the Palisades on that map and say “this proves otherwise” as a distraction.
Aug 9, 2024 at 4:48pmWeb
Show threadfedward Aug 9, 2024
@IMGoph It certainly *feels* like redlining. I wonder if they have any data showing that cars parked on those streets sit longer without being rented again. And even if they do, it *still* feels like redlining.
Show threadIMGophAug 9, 2024
@fedward I have to believe a CM is going to be on this PDQ
Show threadColin BAug 9, 2024
@fedward @IMGoph anecdotally, they do stick around a while (we're in one of the dark purple areas), but rarely more than 24 hours.
Show threadColin BAug 9, 2024
@fedward @IMGoph the infuriating thing is, it means there will never be cars in our neighborhood anymore and so we'll probably stop using the service.
Show threadIMGophAug 9, 2024
@fedward @colin_b I would complain about this to Parker’s office right now.