由于城市承包公司,私人停车罚单罚款每年增加24%,对司机的压力加大。
Private parking ticket fines rose 24% yearly due to city-contracted firms, increasing pressure on drivers.
根据最新数据,私营公司征收的罚单罚款每年增加24%,给美国各地的司机造成更大的财政压力。
Parking ticket fines imposed by private companies have risen by 24% annually, according to recent data, placing increased financial pressure on drivers across the U.S.
增加的原因是市政当局和私人公司之间管理停车执法的合同扩大,导致开罚单增多和处罚加重。
The surge is attributed to expanded contracts between municipalities and private firms managing parking enforcement, leading to more tickets issued and higher penalties.
虽然城市官员说收入有助于为公共服务提供资金,但批评者认为这种做法对低收入居民的影响格外严重,并对执法的问责制和公平性提出了关切。
While city officials say the revenue helps fund public services, critics argue the practice disproportionately affects low-income residents and raises concerns about accountability and fairness in enforcement.