UK city replaces pay phones with Wi-Fi kiosks

March 29, 2019

The city of Nottingham, U.K., has begun replacing pay phones with Wi-Fi kiosks called InLinks that offer free phone calls and mobile charging ports as part of…

Parking kiosk confuses users in New Hampshire; lawmakers want to replace it

March 29, 2019

Lawmakers in Keene, New Hampshire, are considering removing a parking kiosk after merchants complained that residents are having problems using it, costing…

Solar parking kiosks boost revenue for New York town

March 25, 2019

After replacing 800 coin-operated parking meters with 55 solar-powered kiosks two years ago, the city of Binghamton, New York, has witnessed a significant…

Pennsylvania town replaces parking meters with kiosks that take credit cards

March 22, 2019

ABM Parking, which operates the parking meters and garages in Scranton, Pennsylvania, has begun replacing parking meters with kiosks that allow users to enter…

New Jersey governor signs ban on cashless retail

March 19, 2019

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that requires retailers and restaurants to accept cash, effectively banning merchants in the state from…

Georgia county adds vehicle renewal kiosks in Kroger stores

March 15, 2019

Gwinnett County, Georgia, has added four more self-service vehicle renewal kiosks in Kroger stores where residents can renew tags and receive decals, bringing…

Library kiosk a big hit in Pennsylvania town

March 15, 2019

A new library kiosk serving Millersport, Pennsylvania, has been a big hit with residents, according to the Lancaster Eagle Gazette.

Indiana jail installs video kiosks for visitors

March 14, 2019

The Allen County, Indiana Jail has introduced 10 kiosks equipped with video communication to allow visitors to communicate with inmates, allowing the jail to…

Cashless expansion can’t leave cash-only customers behind; kiosks have a role to play

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk providers must recognize they cannot take the current expansion of self-service technology for granted if the technology fails to serve the needs of all…

Florida newspaper commends tax office for installing vehicle registration renewal kiosks

March 11, 2019

The Tampa Bay Times has lauded the Hillsborough County, Florida tax collector's office for allowing residents to renew vehicle registrations and license plate…

Richland County Ohio libraries offer free health information kiosks

March 11, 2019

The Richland County, Ohio public libraries are offering free health information on internet-connected iPad kiosks installed earlier this year with the support…

Government self-service kiosks

Gemalto has selected and validated a wide range of devices that can be integrated in the kiosk.The center section is highly customizable: up to six devices can…

Pennsylvania DOT warns Philadelphia Wi-Fi kiosks could jeopardize government funds

March 1, 2019

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials told Philadelphia's mayor and city council that the Wi-Fi kiosks the city is installing could violate rules…

In search of a 'smart' city: Dallas mayor, Microsoft, Mastercard

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mayor Michael Rawlings offers his own take on what defines a "smart city." Microsoft and Mastercard are also working to bring Rawlings' vision to fruition.

West Virginia lawmakers consider adding motor vehicle license renewal kiosks

February 27, 2019

A West Virginia legislative committee passed a bill that mandates the placement of kiosks for license plate renewal in order to alleviate lines at Division of…

2019 Kiosk Market Census Report reports record growth in 2018

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The industry's growth in 2018 was driven largely by factors cited in last year's report — rising mobile commerce and Internet of Things technology — but the…

Frigid temperatures freeze Pittsburgh area transportation kiosks; riders ride for free

February 1, 2019

The Port Authority, which provides public transportation throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County in Pennsylvania, reported that most of its outdoor…

Cleveland to replace wayfinding kiosks with more versatile solution

January 30, 2019

Kiosks offering free Wi-Fi, wayfinding services, transportation information and advertising will replace existing wayfinding kiosks in Cleveland, according to…

Library kiosk to serve Missouri residents

January 28, 2019

The Springfield-Greene County Library in Springfield, Missouri, will allow cardholders to check out books, CDs and DVDs at a newly installed kiosk, according…

Canadian city reduces complaints after introducing parking kiosks

January 3, 2019

The city of Lethbridge, Canada, has managed to curb complaints about downtown parking after introducing new parking kiosks and parking zones this past May…