Could having to order via a smartphone deter older pub goers? Telegraph readers have their say

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Telegraph readers have had their say on pubs refusing service to those without smartphones 👇

As pubs and restaurants reopened on Monday this week, many turned to smartphone apps to allow customers to order without leaving their tables or to submit their contact details to NHS Test and Trace. However, the practice risks discriminating against older drinkers, Age UK has warned.

 

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This happened to me in Liverpool My phone qwerty scanner wasn’t working - so couldn’t log in & five restaurants refused service. I was working away from home doing fire safety critical assessments of student accommodation as lockdowns landed. Plus no breakfast at the hotels!

Nothing to do with virus. Everything to do with surveillance and control.

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