WH Smith scraps 'honesty boxes' because of misuse

Newsagent WH Smith is getting rid of a third of its honesty boxes, saying the British public simply isn't honest enough.

Following the lead of the US, where newspapers are frequently sold from vending machines, the company installed the boxes in around 60 railway stations and airports. In an earlier trial at two locations, the company had found that the honesty boxes shortened queues and increased sales - with no increase in theft.

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