Public restrooms in cafes and restaurants often require access codes shared only with paying customers, creating barriers for travelers, delivery workers, parents with children, and people with medical needs. While toilet-finding apps exist, none address the crucial hurdle: how to actually enter these locked facilities.
A mobile app could crowdsource restroom codes through community contributions, creating searchable access to locked facilities. When visiting a cafe, a user could:
The system would rely on regular users updating codes when they change, with incentives including community reciprocity and potential premium features. An upvote/downvote system could help maintain accuracy.
Unlike existing toilet finders that simply map locations, this approach solves the access problem. Compared to apps sharing WiFi passwords:
Early versions could focus on chains with consistent policies (like Starbucks) before expanding to independent businesses.
Starting simple would help validate the concept while managing risks:
Initial testing could use web forms to gauge contribution willingness before full app development.
While businesses changing codes presents challenges, the network effects of many contributors could keep the database fresh - similar to how community apps like Waze maintain real-time traffic data.
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