Mamdani announces pilot program to install new public bathrooms across NYC ["New Yorkers will be able to access the bathrooms by text message, QR code... Users will be limited to 10 minutes... the doors open when the time limit expires."]

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced plans to install 17 additional modular public bathrooms across New York City as part of a one-year pilot program with Throne Labs. The new bathrooms will be placed in high-traffic areas across the city, with installation beginning this week. Officials showcased two of the modular units as part of the announcement. New Yorkers will be able to access the bathrooms by text message, QR code, through the Throne Bathroom Network app or with a tap card distributed by local community partners. The tap cards are intended to ensure people...