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The ‘Smart’ Restrooms That Can Solve America’s Public Bathroom Crisis

Wall Street Journal

Jul 19, 2025

Throne Labs is betting that Uber-like ratings and privacy-protecting sensors can lead to a better, more enduring system

"When it comes to the prevalence of public toilets, one analysis suggests the U.S. ranks 30th in the world, tied with Botswana.


The obvious solution—just build more of them—doesn’t work. 


New public bathrooms quickly become the kind of park facilities we’ve all had the unfortunate experience of entering in a moment of dire necessity, and then slowly backing away from.

The fix? Smart systems that leverage technology..."

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