Thousands of commuters are calling for cash to be reinstated at Queensland Rail ticket offices, and council parking meters.

With shops to be forced to accept cash for essential goods and services from next year, almost 3000 people have now signed a petition calling for cash to return for public transport tickets.

Cash was temporarily banned on south-east Queensland public transport during the pandemic, and then permanently banned. Credit: William Davis

“There are cash-accepting ticket machines at railway stations, however, these 17-years-old machines are often out of service, at times don’t give change and are difficult or impossible to use for anyone with a vision, mental or dexterity impairment,” the petition reads.

“Go Card retailers accept cash, however, many are not located in

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