I’m not entirely sure of the logic of why somebody would be cleaner after paying 50 cents than otherwise. It seems like a move to keep away homeless people, but even then, it’s not that hard to secure fifty cents and unless they have a timer going in there, which seems ill-advised, it wouldn’t help either.
In any case, I’ve only ever seen them in outdoor latrines and rarely in public transportation hubs. They are definitely not the norm anywhere I’ve been.
I’ve encountered them in Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, and France.
Not everywhere though, and restaurants often have free toilets for customers. Mostly in cities, busy places.
Germany has paying toilets near on the Autobahn, but last time I checked you get a rebate coupon to buy something in the shop or cafe.
Not necessarily opposed to them. Some people are animals and 50 cents keeps out the worst of them and helps keep things clean.
I’m not entirely sure of the logic of why somebody would be cleaner after paying 50 cents than otherwise. It seems like a move to keep away homeless people, but even then, it’s not that hard to secure fifty cents and unless they have a timer going in there, which seems ill-advised, it wouldn’t help either.
In any case, I’ve only ever seen them in outdoor latrines and rarely in public transportation hubs. They are definitely not the norm anywhere I’ve been.