Some Portland drivers tell KATU they were surprised to see gas stations prepared for self-service on Saturday.This follows Governor Tina Kotek signing House Bil
  • stallmer@lemmy.oneEnglish
    8·
    11 months ago

    I hate having to wait for an attendent to pump gas. Especially when I could easily get out, start the pump, and not just sit in my car waiting. Very glad this change went through.

  • Jordan Lund@lemmy.oneOPEnglish
    81·
    11 months ago

    Prediction: It will all be fine until the first major storm with sideways rain. ;)

  • ZephyrXero@lemmy.worldEnglish
    62·
    11 months ago

    I just moved here, and have always had self-service pumps. It was a little weird at first, but it’s kind of nice to not have to get out. If it’s the same price, I’ll go with the attendants

    • Jordan Lund@lemmy.oneOPEnglish
      101·
      11 months ago

      You wouldn’t get it if you’re able bodied. Lots of us just have trouble getting in and out of the car.

          • Hackepeter@feddit.de
            1·
            11 months ago

            You right that my comment was unnecessarily harsh and I regret having it worded like that. I deleted it because it does not provide anything meaningful to the discussion of the article.

            In Europe self pumping is the norm with few exceptions. If you can’t self pump you have to call the gas station in advance and ask if assistance is available. Many places are understaffed so it might not be possible everywhere here. Personally I don’t know elderly who have difficulties pumping yet still drive a car. Once it comes to that most people put their driver license to rest, but I understand that is not an option for everyone.

            Apologizes again for my initial comment that was detrimental to a healthy discussion about that topic.