How is the Charging for Mobile Toilets in Kashi?

The charging for mobile toilets in Kashi mainly falls into two categories: rental charging and usage charging in some tourist scenarios, as detailed below:

Rental Charging

The cost structure for renting mobile toilets is relatively complex, involving multiple aspects.

• Rent: This is the core cost, calculated based on the type of toilet, its configuration, and the rental duration. The daily rent for an ordinary single-unit toilet ranges from 100 to 300 yuan, while that for a high-end smart toilet can reach 500 to 1000 yuan. Moreover, the longer the rental period, the lower the average daily rent, which can save costs to a certain extent for customers who need to use mobile toilets for an extended period.
• Transportation Fee: Charged according to the transportation distance and vehicle type. For short-distance transportation (within 30 kilometers), the fee per vehicle per trip is approximately 300 to 800 yuan. For long-distance transportation, the fee is calculated based on the mileage, while also taking into account the vehicle size and transportation difficulty. For example, when the transportation distance is long and a large vehicle is required, the fee will increase accordingly.
• Cleaning and Maintenance Fee: Used for daily cleaning and equipment maintenance, divided into regular cleaning and temporary cleaning. Regular cleaning is carried out 1 to 2 times a week, with a fee of 50 to 150 yuan per time. Temporary cleaning is generated due to special needs, and the fee is calculated separately. This ensures the hygiene and user experience of the mobile toilets.
• Water and Electricity Fee: If the mobile toilet is equipped with an independent water and electricity system, the customer is responsible for the water and electricity fees, which are settled based on actual consumption. This reflects the rationality and fairness of the fee collection.
• Deposit: A certain deposit is required when renting, with the amount determined by the value of the toilet and the rental duration, generally ranging from 1000 to 5000 yuan. The deposit will be fully refunded upon return if there is no damage. The deposit system safeguards the rights and interests of the lessor.

Usage Charging in Some Tourist Scenarios

In some tourist scenarios in Kashi, mobile toilets also have specific charging standards. For example, the toilet located 2 to 3 kilometers away from the Taghman Viewing Platform, between the Muztagh Ata Glacier Park and the Taghman Viewing Platform, charges 1 yuan per person. The toilet at the Taghman Viewing Platform charges 1 yuan per person in summer. This charging method mainly aims to meet the basic needs of tourists and also provides certain funds for the maintenance and management of the toilets.