New York to consider banning shops from going cashless

Cashless policies have drawn critics in other cities as well, who say it discriminates against the poor and people of color

Cashless businesses would be banished from New York City under new legislation introduced on Wednesday that is aimed at protecting the poor.

A growing number of businesses in New York and cities around the country have adopted cashless policies, refusing to accept paper currency and requiring customers to pay with debit or credit cards.

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