I can't think of anywhere in 'the North' where this is anything other than a random event. Ironically, in 'the South' I believe a lot of card machines in cabs

I can't think of anywhere in 'the North' where this is anything other than a random event. Ironically, in 'the South' I believe a lot of card machines in cabs have a habit of being broken unless you're adamant that you don't have cash on you?