>The intent of this law is that air/water is only free for paying customers.
Of course. I've understood this concept for decades- long before owning an EV.
>If you go into the mini mart and purchase a six-pack, or a hot dog, they'd likely turn on the air for you.
I would have done that, if the attendants didn't have such a ridged interpretation of the code.
They
insisted I purchase fuel.
>Why do you think that you have a right for free stuff when you are not a customer?
Never said I did. I said the code needs updating/
re-wording.
Simply removing the words: "
motor vehicle fuel", leaving the word "PURCHASE" ...would have
altered my experience and expanded minds, likely leading to making a purchase of
greater than 25 cents.
>...charges a quarter for air (for those not purchasing gas). Fair price, IMO.
Agreed. However, I don't carry coins on me or in my car. Nobody I know does.
So paying 25 cents for 5 minutes
wasn't an option at the time I needed it most.
If there were an option to pay via card or even better NFC (e.g. smartphone)- I would have
gladly paid, plus the card-transaction surcharge. Additionally, I would have enjoyed
not having to interact with the staff.