While I never use drive-thrus (prefer to get out and walk a bit), I can see how many people would find them convenient. The actual banning of them for the reasons stated is pretty weak. While it will cut down on emissions while idling in line, the places will need larger parking lots to cover the walk in customer. And with people being how they are, everyone will loop in the parking lot for 5 minutes trying to get a spot by the door anyway.
As for the face-to-face interaction...will this really improve anything. I have rarely had an in-depth and riveting conversation while getting a coffee or a burger. I don't see this getting better when you add more people to the line.
They should just let the businesses decide what their customers want.
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