Exposing the disturbing link between corporate office mandates and municipal tax subsidies. Many companies aren't bringing you back to the office for 'culture' or 'collaboration.' They are doing it to satisfy strict geolocation requirements written into tax incentive contracts. Your physical presence, tracked via badge swipes and GPS, allows these corporations to claim millions in tax breaks. This data-driven surveillance ensures you bear the cost of the commute while they avoid paying into the public infrastructure you use every day. It is a system designed to monetize your movement to protect their bottom line at the expense of your privacy and wallet. The city gets the data, the corporation gets the cash, and you get the traffic.
