Boy this sounds like a really suck deal to me. The LA freeways are patrolled by contract tow trucks who give you gas, water, fix your flat tires and tow you off the road for free.
Great guys have rescued my butt a number of times.
"The LA freeways are patrolled by contract tow trucks who give you gas, water, fix your flat tires and tow you off the road for free."
I admit I'm no MBA, but I wonder how they make a profit.
Here in Missouri we have what are called "Motor Assists" that drive the highways in loaded pickup trucks. They change your tires, give you some gas, whatever you need. They are staffed by trained mechanics and it doesn't cost you a dang thing.
Sounds like the line needs to be said...."Houston, you have a problem."
Another reason CA is broke. ;-)
Same on the Chicago tollway. If you're disabled, they want your butt off of the road as quickly as possible. If you've got a flat, sometimes they can fix it right there.