I don't agree with any justification that says they can park for free. Especially about costs. The cost isn't based on what it costs to make the money. It has more to do with the opportunity costs of the property and the demand for their services. If the land is worth more as a building than people will pay for parking then it will be converted. If every spot fills up early then the price will go up. Your comment about their profit margins being too high is simply ridiculous. We live in a country that doesn't assign a reasonable profit margin.
On the other hand I don't like their arbitrary fines as it is bypassing the justice system. A much better option would be to tow the car. Although personally if I forgot to pay I would rather get a fine than have my car towed.
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