一名利物浦母亲因只收卡费的政策,尽管支付现金,却与生病的孩子一起被从公共厕所堵住。 A Liverpool mother was blocked from a public toilet with her sick child, despite paying cash, due to a card-only fee policy.

一位利物浦母亲Leanne Gildea于2026年2月17日被拒绝进入圣约翰购物中心的公共厕所,尽管她提供了现金,因为该设施只接受支付35,000加元的卡片费。 A Liverpool mother, Leanne Gildea, was denied access to public toilets at St John's Shopping Centre on February 17, 2026, despite offering cash, because the facility only accepts card payments for a 35p fee. 她与两个年幼的女儿在一起,其中包括一名6岁的女儿,她患有需要私人更换设施的医疗疾病。 She was with her two young daughters, including a six-year-old with a medical condition requiring private changing facilities. 一个陌生人付了费用 允许访问。 A stranger paid the fee to allow access. 购物中心在大约12年的时间里一直使用卡片专用系统来进行维修和防止滥用,该中心表示遗憾,特别是考虑到儿童的需要,并说它正在审查案件,同时重申其对包容性的承诺。 The shopping centre, which has used the card-only system for about 12 years to cover maintenance and prevent misuse, expressed regret, especially given the child’s needs, and said it is reviewing the case while reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity.