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Were you one of those who supported the growing global movement to ‘keep cash alive’ by withdrawing some of your cash from a bank (if you could find one!) or an ATM on Tuesday? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, ‘Withdraw Some Cash’ day was part of the fightback amongst those of us around the world unhappy with the way we’re being pushed to pay for goods and services by card or phone, with growing numbers of establishments refusing to accept cash. Those who feel strongly enough about it are taking their business elsewhere and Tuesday’s movement – fired up initially by social media, was designed not only as a protest but as a show of strength. 
  
* LEADER-PIC.jpgIn my view there are pros and cons for both methods. In the early days, being able to pay by card was a novelty and a most welcome one. As time’s gone by and the crooks have become more clever, the downside to going digital has become more apparent - and more scary, when one considers card cloning or the potential for a cyber-attack that will take the whole system down – and the rest! 
  
I came unstuck when leaving a London hospital around midnight one Friday and needed to pay for my ‘card only’ car parking. As my card wasn’t being accepted I went back to the ward I’d left and borrowed two cards. Neither of those worked either. I called the ‘help’ number, left a message and ended up driving away without having managed to pay. Assuming that the company’s offices were shut for the weekend I called again on the Monday to pay what I owed. Silly me! I should have done so within 24hrs and was now in breach of regulations. I believe I’ve managed – after a lot of work and worry – to get around that one but how does one get around something like this? (please see pic). 
  
I’m well aware of the problems local authorities face in servicing equipment that takes cash and keeping the money safe, but come on… surely an accessible public toilet is not only a human right but a necessity if you want the general public to visit your towns, villages, parks etc, keep them vibrant and – more importantly, spend their money and boost the local economy! 
  
As I am over the ongoing washroom row, (paper towels versus warm air hand dryers) I believe that we should be given a choice wherever possible. While many people won’t be that fussed over what they use, if one method goes down, it’s imperative that an alternative is readily available. In my view, a public toilet is a prime example of that argument.
 

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Jan Hobbs

4th April 2024




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