Re:Parking-app convenience fees in 312 U.S. cities (median $...
by ProblemExplorer on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @10:25AM
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> Not that long ago 25 cents paid for the parking entirely
where, when and for what duration?
> There’s no reason for all these apps to exist. A high school kid with AI coding could build a perfectly functional app in an afternoon and keep more money in local communities
- Is there a reason for DoorDash as a company to exist?
- Let's assume for a minute that every mom and pop takeout place had their own app to place takeout orders - how would your or anyone else's experience be? I for one am really annoyed at installing a dozen apps for every smart bulb or fan I get. I wish there was just one app (and unfortunately, now I have to decide to stick to one brand)
I have no horse in this race, nor am I saying these various apps should even exist, but apparently they do and apparently they make a pretty penny so they are of some value, even so much the OP started their own company around it and this is one of their marketing posts.
If a high school kid with AI coding could build a perfectly functional app in an afternoon, they certainly have no moat, so it shouldn't be a problem running them out of business.
where, when and for what duration?
> There’s no reason for all these apps to exist. A high school kid with AI coding could build a perfectly functional app in an afternoon and keep more money in local communities
- Is there a reason for DoorDash as a company to exist?
- Let's assume for a minute that every mom and pop takeout place had their own app to place takeout orders - how would your or anyone else's experience be? I for one am really annoyed at installing a dozen apps for every smart bulb or fan I get. I wish there was just one app (and unfortunately, now I have to decide to stick to one brand)
I have no horse in this race, nor am I saying these various apps should even exist, but apparently they do and apparently they make a pretty penny so they are of some value, even so much the OP started their own company around it and this is one of their marketing posts.
If a high school kid with AI coding could build a perfectly functional app in an afternoon, they certainly have no moat, so it shouldn't be a problem running them out of business.