Redwood City teenager Isabella Terranova experienced difficulties when attempting to pay with cash at a gas station, highlighting a trend of businesses opting for cashless models. Betty Duong observed that many restaurants transitioned to cashless operations during the pandemic due to safety concerns and continued this practice for security purposes, as businesses were often burglarized. Shaun Kim,, manager at Academic Coffee, explained that the costs associated with handling cash and repairing damages from burglaries influenced their decision to go cashless. Customer Emil Marquez acknowledged the need to adapt to this shift in payment methods, especially among older generations.
Isabella Terranova faced challenges when attempting to pay cash at a gas station, reflecting the growing trend of businesses not accepting cash, leaving her in a difficult situation.
Betty Duong noted that many restaurants switched to cashless payment during the pandemic for safety reasons, with many continuing for security, as businesses faced burglaries.
Shaun Kim, manager at Academic Coffee, detailed the financial burden from repeated burglaries, finding it more cost-effective to operate cashless, as it reduced repair costs.
Emil Marquez, a longtime cash user, recognized the shift to cashless payments, especially among younger generations, and noted the difficulty for older generations in adapting.
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