MonkeyParking, an Italian startup that lets people pay to claim parking spaces before someone leaves, is suspending service in San Francisco after a legal standoff with city officials. MonkeyParking has argued that users are only paying for information, not parking spaces, but others — including government officials in San Francisco — have argued that the app puts a private tax on a public good. Last month, San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera sent cease and desist letters to MonkeyParking and two similar startups, saying the companies would face fines and legal action if they continued operating in the city. Although MonkeyParking had said it would continue despite potential legal action, a new blog post from the team says service has been temporary disabled in the San Francisco area. That doesnt, however, mean MonkeyParking thinks its in the wrong.
MonkeyParking shuts down in San Francisco after legal pressure
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