This is all about cash and travel restrictions which are the foundation of "15 minute cities".
In other words, don't travel on vacation, or go elsewhere other than a 'staycation'.
It's a movement towards Government "gypto-currencies" where control is the purpose of controlling your ability to 'buy and sell'.
Not yet addressed - what happens if you move your residence ?
This way they can control your physical movements; next comes benefits, political affiliation and social contacts.
We seem to not be so far away from the movie: "Blade Runner".
Exactly.