‘Ban shopping trolleys to combat panic buying at supermarkets during coronavirus pandemic’
Supermarket shelves have been stripped bare across the country as customers stockpile essentials.
A number of chains have imposed restrictions on multiple purchases, while others have dedicated the first hour of opening to the elderly and vulnerable.
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She said: “Can we not ban supermarket trolleys? And go to a basket only policy unless you are over 70/unwell or front line worker?”
She tagged in Aldi, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco and went on to thank shop workers for ‘keeping the country going’.
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Hide AdThere was a mixed reaction to the idea with some users strongly supporting the suggestion, with others questioning its practicality.
One responder said: “You would also have to allow those with large families living together to use a trolley. Suspect there are valid arguments against any blanket restrictions.”