Update... I actually went by there today (Inglewood) and the attendant said the contactless readers are working now. He said the entire card reader system is new and he actually had to verify each person's membership card for them to use the pumps.
No they are not. My card had a problem with the strip & had no choice to leave because the contactless didn't work.
I haven't seen them at Inglewood yet, and first time hearing about them here. Thanks for letting me know that is a thing.
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