Among the various stadium updates being made in 2019 to improve the fan and player experience, the Rays have announced their intention to go completely “cashless” at Tropicana Field, a first in the United States.
Cashless transactions are becoming more commonplace in the US, thanks to the recent growth in mobile payments, and Americans making fewer cash transactions than ever before.
But there are real concerns that such an extreme move is premature, and will create barriers to attendance for some already underprivileged members of the community.
The Pros: Convenience and Efficiency
The Rays’ plan to go cashless should be a net gain for the majority of fans.