[derefr]

> During peak parking hours the system will increase parking prices to encourage people to run their errands during other times if their schedule is flexible.

Doesn't this mean that people with inflexible schedules (i.e. people who are in lower income brackets) will be charged more?

[hnsummary]

Driving is a luxury not a right. Parking should get more expensive to curb demand, lessen traffic congestion on the streets and make it more friendly for other modes of transportation. Public transit, biking, and walking are options to be considered.

[abossy]

Keep in mind that SF is highly gentrified. Lower income people get pushed out to Oakland and to the cities south of San Francisco. Additionally, lower income people have less options when choosing a place to live. Hence, a car might be the only viable option for some.

[abossy]

"Doesn't this mean that people with inflexible schedules (i.e. people who are in lower income brackets) will be charged more?"

If their inflexible schedules coincide with the time during which there are expensive rates, then yes.