Douyin Mobile Toilet

The mobile toilet discussed on Douyin is a special form of public toilet set up in a container by the seaside in Jinfeng Town, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, featuring features such as QR code payment and operational adjustments.

I. Basic Information This mobile toilet is set up inside a container, with a relatively complete internal configuration. It not only has toilet stalls but also includes a bathroom and a vending machine, and is operated by an individual. The toilet door is clearly marked with words such as 'Mobile Restroom' and 'Scan QR Code to Open the Door'. Users need to scan the QR code to enter the 'Xiaoxun Smart Control Center' mini-program and pay before they can use it. After payment, the page will display the amount paid and a countdown of the remaining time. However, the operator, Mr. Liu, responded that the duration displayed in the mini-program is not the actual usage time of the toilet but rather the time during which others cannot scan the code to enter. Users have unlimited actual usage time, and the door lock will not automatically open after the countdown ends.

II. Charging Standards and Adjustments Initially, this mobile toilet charged 6 yuan per use, and the shower fee was 2 yuan per minute. Later, due to increased cleaning pressure, the operator adjusted the charging standard to 10 yuan per use. The operator stated that the main purpose of the price adjustment was to control the flow of people, as there were no other public toilets within two kilometers of this toilet, and cleaning work was difficult to keep up with when the flow of people was large. However, after the incident was exposed, the operator reduced the price to 2 yuan per use again, but ultimately suspended its use due to public opinion pressure. The operator lamented, 'I didn't make a little money but lost even more.'

III. Attracting Attention and Impact This mobile toilet has sparked widespread discussion on Douyin due to its unique business model and charging adjustments. On the one hand, its QR code payment and countdown display modes reflect the application of technology in public toilet management. On the other hand, the frequent adjustments to the charging standards and the eventual suspension of use due to public opinion also reflect that in the operation of public facilities, it is necessary to balance various factors such as operating costs, user needs, and public opinion.