In response to rising buyer dissatisfaction, there’s an pressing name on Jamaican banks to offer further automated teller machines (ATMs) throughout the nation.
Prolonged strains underneath the sweltering solar
Studies are that many shoppers trying to carry out routine money withdrawals or deposits at numerous areas have encountered distressing circumstances, prompting calls for for elevated accessibility.
One widespread grievance echoing throughout all parishes is the agonizing expertise of putting up with extended queues, usually beneath the scorching solar, simply to entry ATMs.
ATMs stricken by Points in St. Ann
Specifically, residents of St. Ann, a picturesque area recognized for its tourism attraction, have been grappling with quite a few points associated to ATMs.
Vana Taylor, Chair of the Ocho Rios/Runaway Bay chapter of the Jamaica Lodge and Vacationer Affiliation, make clear the challenges confronted by ATMs in elements of St. Ann.
She was talking on Radio Jamaica’s Past the Headlines on Thursday
Taylor identified a variety of issues, together with frequent ATM malfunctions and insufficient upkeep.
She additionally drew consideration to the restricted availability of deposit-capable ATMs, singling out one of many main banks for its inadequate presence.
With out calling the establishments’ identify, she shared that in St. Ann’s Bay, it solely supplied two ATMs, with Ocho Rios having 5, of which solely three permit money deposits.
Woeful inadequacy sparks frustration
Expressing her frustration, Taylor emphasised that the scenario was nothing in need of woefully insufficient.
In response to those urgent considerations, she stated the affiliation has taken motion by formally addressing the banking establishments chargeable for the ATMs.
