About this episode

This episode explores the complexities surrounding modern towing through the lens of a missing car.

A missing car reveals the confusing rules, murky fees, and private actors behind modern towing.

People in this episode

Host: Roman Mars

Topics covered

• towing
• automobiles
• urban design
• fees
• rules

Keywords

• towing
• missing car
• fees
• urban design
• rules

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