"While men can use urinals free of charge, women have to pay for toilet cubicles in 28 public toilet facilities in Vienna. This case of discrimination really stinks to high heaven! I expect the City of Vienna to rectify this inequality immediately. Equal treatment when using the toilet is not a luxury, but a duty," emphasises Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz.
"In Vienna, equal rights for women cost extra, namely 50 cents per relieving oneself. Equal rights look different and should not cost anything! I don't accept the argument that more cleaning is required for toilet cubicles. Because let's be honest - men don't always hit the mark with a urinal either."
The Ombudsperson also states: "Apart from discrimination, the City of Vienna is denying the human need and right to relieve themselves in a public toilet to anyone who does not have cash with them."
