Hello everyone,
I am seeking some clarification regarding self-service petrol stations. I have consulted various resources, including Wiki and its discussion page, but I still have some lingering questions.
I believe there are two primary aspects that define self-service:
- Whether the user is responsible for operating the petrol pump themselves or if there is assistance available.
- Whether payment can be made through an automated machine (or mobile app) rather than through an employee.
I have come across the following keys in use:
self_service=*full_service=*self_checkout=*automated=*
From my understanding, key automated=* defines the type of pump. Historically, there were more pumps referred as automated=no, where users had to manually pump fuel into their vehicles (using muscles).
However, I am unsure about the usage of the other tags I mentioned. Could someone provide further elaboration? Is there a consensus on their meanings?
My main questions revolve around the following:
- How can we distinguish between manned and unmanned petrol stations, especially those that rely on payment machines or payment via a mobile app?
- How can we differentiate between petrol stations where customers operate the petrol pump themselves and those where an attendant provides assistance?
Thank you for your assistance and insights.