170 Mobile Public Toilets
There are different cases of '170 mobile public toilets' in various scenarios, as detailed below:
Case in Haidian District, Beijing: There were once more than 170 mobile public toilets in Haidian District, Beijing, set up and managed by Beijing Zhongbaojie Company. These toilets were mostly located in busy commercial areas and stations with high foot traffic. In the early stages of operation, they adopted a 'business-supported toilet' model, maintaining operations by selling phone cards, snacks, and other goods inside the toilets. However, due to the prohibition of operating beyond the permitted scope later on, this model could no longer continue, resulting in the toilets being unable to cover their costs. Eventually, all these mobile public toilets were demolished before September 30, 2013. This case reflects that the operation model of mobile public toilets needs to adapt to changes in the market and policies; otherwise, they may face survival difficulties.
Case of Ningbo Beilun Senrui Mould Co., Ltd.: On February 14, 2020, Ningbo Beilun Senrui Mould Co., Ltd. received a letter from the Urban Management and Law Enforcement Bureau of Hongshan District, Wuhan, requesting it to produce and assemble 170 mobile public toilets to support the renovation project of Fangcang hospitals in Wuhan, Hubei. With the help of the enterprise resumption guidance team of the Beilun District Discipline Inspection and Supervision Commission, the company was reviewed and resumed operations on the same day, rushing into production and promptly delivering this batch of mobile public toilets to Wuhan. This case demonstrates that in emergencies, enterprises can quickly respond to social needs, providing strong support for major events such as combating the epidemic, and also showcases the important role of mobile public toilets in responding to public health emergencies.
Case in Xilinhot City: Xilinhot City has made public the opening hours and locations of 170 public toilets (not all of which are mobile). These public toilets are important livelihood projects. To facilitate citizens and tourists, some public toilets located near tourist attractions during the tourist season and in commercial areas with high foot traffic adopt a 24-hour open policy. This measure reflects the government's emphasis on public facility construction and attention to citizens' living needs, helping to enhance the city's public service level and image.
