San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?
NPR Analysis Planet Money LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio RSS link Analysis Planet Money San Francisco's car crime has plunged. October 2, 20266:30 AM ET Greg Rosalsky SAN FRANCISCO - JUNE 13: An automated license plate reader is seen mounted on a pole on June 13, 2024, in San Francisco. In August 2022, my truck was stolen on the streets of San Francisco.
- ▪NPR Analysis Planet Money LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio RSS link Analysis Planet Money San Francisco's car crime has plunged.
- ▪October 2, 20266:30 AM ET Greg Rosalsky SAN FRANCISCO - JUNE 13: An automated license plate reader is seen mounted on a pole on June 13, 2024, in San Francisco.
- ▪In August 2022, my truck was stolen on the streets of San Francisco.
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NPR Analysis Planet Money LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio RSS link Analysis Planet Money San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve? October 2, 20266:30 AM ET Greg Rosalsky SAN FRANCISCO - JUNE 13: An automated license plate reader is seen mounted on a pole on June 13, 2024, in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption i Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images North America This article first appeared in the Planet Money newsletter. You can sign up here. In August 2022, my truck was stolen on the streets of San Francisco. I had only lived in the city for a year, but it was the third time it was stolen or broken into.
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