We have five or six car washes in town (I think...we're pretty spread out, so there might be a few I've never noticed). One is fully automated, no humans touch

We have five or six car washes in town (I think...we're pretty spread out, so there might be a few I've never noticed). One is fully automated, no humans touch it. One is low-staff: a couple of guys running wet mops over the exterior before the car goes through. One is pretty full service, with a squad of guys pre-cleaning, minor detailing, hand waxing. The last two (and part of the full-service wash) is four or carport-like stalls with hoses and soap, the driver does all the work. As the article says, automated or even semi-automated car washes don't provide much employment or sales tax revenue. On sunny days, some of these washes have vehicles sitting in line, waiting their turn...most with their engines idling. I live in an apartment so managing my own washing is impractical, and is actively discouraged by the landlord. My 15-year-old car goes through the wash three or four times a year, and it's finish is still fine, thanks.