Mobile Toilet Scan to Enter

The situation of scanning to enter mobile toilets varies depending on the region and specific settings, mainly including two different models in the seaside area of Jinfeng Town, Fuzhou, Fujian, and Century Avenue in Pudong, Shanghai.

Mobile Toilet by the Seaside in Jinfeng Town, Fuzhou, Fujian

• Functional Setup: The door of this mobile toilet is labeled with 'Mobile Restroom' and is equipped with functions such as scanning to open the door and locking the door from the inside. After users scan the code to enter the 'Xiaoxun Smart Control Center' mini-program and make a payment, the screen displays a countdown of the remaining time. However, the duration shown in the mini-program is not the actual usage time of the toilet but the period during which others cannot scan to enter the toilet. In actual use, there is no time limit for using the toilet. There is a sign inside the toilet indicating that there is no time limit once the door is properly closed. After the countdown ends, the door lock will not open automatically, and people outside cannot scan to unlock it. Users can unlock the door from the inside using a key.
• Pricing: Initially, it charged 6 yuan per use, and later the fee was raised to 10 yuan per use due to cleaning issues. After the incident was exposed, the operator adjusted the price to 2 yuan per use, but eventually, the container was suspended from use. The frequent changes in pricing reflect the operator's lack of stability in pricing strategies, which may be influenced by various factors such as market feedback and operating costs.

Public Toilet at the Intersection of Century Avenue and Yanggao Middle Road, Pudong, Shanghai

• Functional Setup: This is the first public toilet in Shanghai that can be opened by scanning a code at night. After the cleaner leaves work at 9 pm, the public toilet is switched to night mode. Passersby can scan the QR code beside the public toilet door with their mobile phones to register and then enter the toilet cubicle for use. After entering the toilet, the door locks automatically. After finishing, they can press the door-opening button beside the door to open it. This setup takes into account the management needs of the cleaner after leaving work at night and provides convenience for passersby. Through the functions of scanning to register and automatic locking, it ensures the privacy and safety of users.
• Pricing: The reference information does not mention whether there is a charge for scanning to enter this public toilet. It is speculated that it may be free of charge, mainly aiming to provide basic toilet services for citizens at night and enhance the convenience and humanization of urban public services.