'I don’t have a bank account': Cork taxi driver on why he won't accept cards
Willie Wyse is willing to risk facing a judge in court following a controversial decision to refuse card payments in his cab.
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185 OFFERA Cork taxi driver said he is willing to risk facing a judge in court following a controversial decision to refuse card payments in his cab.
Willie Wyse, who works in Cork City, said he has already received two fixed penalty notices in relation to his strict ‘no card’ policy. Nonetheless, the ‘cash only’ signs emblazoned across his vehicle remain.
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