Every petrol pump 'will be prepay by 2011'

[Sweetpea]

Every petrol pump in Britain will be prepay by 2011 because of the rise in fuel theft, say industry bosses.

The soaring cost of unleaded and diesel has seen an increase in instances of people driving off from forecourts without paying.
Petrol retailers say their fuel theft bill has risen by several million pounds.
The prepay system, where drivers have to swipe a debit or credit card at the pump before they can get any petrol, is already used widely in the U.S.

The amount the driver has spent is automatically deducted from the swiped card, making it impossible not to pay for filling up.
Some UK forecourts already have the prepay system, particularly those at supermarkets.

Every petrol pump 'will be prepay by 2011' | Mail Online


Already standard in the Staes I believe

[Haqa]

I don't think this is a bad idea, at least on the surface.

Lets face it, very few people carry enough cash to buy fuel these days, it's quicker and more convenient for those of us who travel a lot (Esp. for work).

H.

[Sweetpea]

It must also stop people stealing petrol, by filling up and fleeing.

[poppy]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

It must also stop people stealing petrol, by filling up and fleeing.

Sounds good to me, there may be snags but I cant think of any off hand.

[Haqa]

The only snag is if you don't have a means to pay for fuel at the moment there is the posibility that the garage may be prepared to let you leave contact details to complete payment later in return for sufficient fuel to return home, though I've only known this happen once.

H.

[Churchill]

Only a drawback if you drive a modded Peugeot with big exhaust and a sound system that cost more than your car.

[Haqa]

Sorry churchill, I don't follow you.

H.

[Churchill]

Driveaways are usually done by young lads in these........................

[Haqa]

Oh, now I get you... Yes, but round my way they are normally done by young lads in those belonging to someone else...

H.

[Churchill]

lol