Throne's portable toilets have recently been deployed in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood to address the shortage of public bathrooms. Users must scan a QR code and send a text to gain access, promoting accountability. The Little Tokyo location has seen significant usage, highlighting the demand for clean and accessible restrooms. LA Metro is expanding these facilities across the county to improve public amenities. The technology enhances user experience while reducing vandalism, indicating a potential model for other cities facing similar restroom shortages.
Throne says its "smart" bathrooms use accountability to solve the age-old problem of unwanted bathroom activity. Accessing a Throne requires a unique user ID, usually a cell phone number.
The new location at Little Tokyo station has been particularly popular, with 120 to 150 uses per day during the weekend. Thrones have also been deployed in the D.C. area, Ann Arbor, Michigan...
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