2 chapters across the catalog
A discussion of the Google self-driving car's 700,000-mile record without a traffic violation leads to a theory about the future of law enforcement. The hosts argue that autonomous vehicles could cripple municipal budgets that rely heavily on revenue from traffic tickets. They suggest that cities may resist the adoption of driverless technology to protect these financial interests.
Oakland Parking Scams, Revenue Generation Tactics
Cash-strapped cities like Oakland and San Francisco are accused of "gouging" citizens through aggressive parking enforcement to balance their budgets. In Oakland, drivers are being hit with $250 tickets for stopping briefly at unmarked bus stops. The city has also extended parking meter hours to 8:00 PM and increased rates to generate millions in additional revenue.
