Amazon warns Philly about the proposed ban on cashless stores

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – According to Philadelphia officials, Amazon has warned that a proposal to ban cashless stores would have an impact on plans to open a brick and mortar physical location. in mortar in the city.

Philly.com reports that city council on Thursday approved a bill that would prohibit most stores from refusing to pay in cash. Proponents argue that cashless stores discriminate against low-income residents who do not have a credit or debit card.

City Councilor Allan Domb Amazon told the city that if the bill were passed, it would not consider locating an Amazon Go convenience store without a cashier in Philadelphia. City spokesman Mike Dunn confirmed that Amazon had told the city that the legislation would "hinder" Go's store projects.

Amazon declined to comment.

The online giant on Thursday dropped plans to set up a second seat in New York despite opposition from activists and politicians.