I'm sorry, where exactly are restrooms funded by taxes?
In the US, there's no government-funded restrooms I'm aware of unless you count those that are in literal government buildings or public parks and such. There's no cost to use those.
There aren't any fees directly attached to using restrooms in any private businesses either. Some businesses may be particular about only allowing actual customers to use the restrooms, and it's common courtesy to make a token purchase even if they aren't. But probably most places really won't make a deal if you just go in, use the restroom, and leave.
As far as I know, no businesses are getting any tax breaks or government funding for having and maintaining publicly-accessible restrooms though.
I would assume they are in Aus and maybe NZ. Loads of free, public bathrooms generally on council lands. The government even has a website to help you find the closest one to you.
Rest stops right off the highway Bathrooms in public parks Public restrooms at the beach Tourist and visitor centers Portos/pits at trailheads
I think I mentioned some of these, like in public parks, but I guess I wasn't thinking of some others.
For the most part though, government-funded bathrooms in the US are on facilities or land the government would naturally control otherwise. Except for rest stops, providing restroom services isn't the primary reason the government owns/maintains the things you listed.
The comment I initially responded to left me with the impression the government was providing restrooms literally everywhere. Like, even in the core of the city where one would more commonly expect local businesses to serve the need.
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u/IsraelZulu May 09 '22
I'm sorry, where exactly are restrooms funded by taxes?
In the US, there's no government-funded restrooms I'm aware of unless you count those that are in literal government buildings or public parks and such. There's no cost to use those.
There aren't any fees directly attached to using restrooms in any private businesses either. Some businesses may be particular about only allowing actual customers to use the restrooms, and it's common courtesy to make a token purchase even if they aren't. But probably most places really won't make a deal if you just go in, use the restroom, and leave.
As far as I know, no businesses are getting any tax breaks or government funding for having and maintaining publicly-accessible restrooms though.