Portland drivers involved in accidents faced towing bills ranging from $400 to $1,800 depending on which company police dispatched, with no ability to choose their own tow provider, according to KPTV. The disparity was driven by a private-tow loophole that allowed some companies to charge outside the city's regulated rate structure.
Operator takeaway
A 4.5x price difference for the same service depending on which company the officer calls — if your city has a similar loophole, you are either benefiting from it or being undercut by someone who is.