As the backlash against cashless stores is growing, Philadelphia is set to become the first major U.S. city to require most shops and restaurants to accept cash....MORE
After the city council passed a law last month to ban cashless stores, Mayor Jim Kenney made it official when he signed the legislation. Business owners have until July 1 to become compliant, or risk fines of up to $2,000.
Lawmakers who supported the ban said cashless stores were unintentionally discriminating against people in the community who don’t have debit or credit cards, since they would be unable to make purchases. Cash is also an appealing choice for people who want to keep their purchasing history private from retailers, credit card companies, or perhaps even spouses. It also negates any potential risks, in the event a company is breached and customer information is leaked to hackers....
Waddya mean 'unintentionally'?
