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Chicago’s Metra Electric Line to remove cash-only ticket kiosks
April 10, 2017
Chicago's Metra Electric Line is getting rid of the last of its cash-only ticket kiosks as more passengers choose credit card machines or the Ventra app to buy…
read nowMotor vehicle transaction kiosk use increases in Arizona
April 7, 2017
Transactions at motor vehicle transaction kiosks increased across Arizona from 21,991 in February last year to 36,899 the same month this year, the Daily Miner…
read nowSolar-powered, digital parking kiosks prove successful in Cocoa Beach, Florida; GPS-based coupons coming
April 7, 2017
Fifty solar-powered digital parking kiosks along the Cocoa Beach, Florida beachfront brought in more than $234,000 in revenue during their first five weeks of…
read nowVancouver airport to roll out 90 more BorderXpress kiosks
April 6, 2017
Vancouver International Airport announced its proprietary line of self-serve border control solutions, BorderXpress, has expanded to meet the requirements of…
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ADA lawsuits targeting kiosks: part 1
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Because the ADA does not specify how kiosks should accommodate the visually impaired, the industry is challenged in how to comply with the law's mandate.
read nowSmart Cities Living Lab coming to Dallas
April 3, 2017
The Dallas Innovation Alliance launched the first phase of its Smart Cities Living Lab recently, bringing smart LED lighting, environmental sensors and an…
read nowNational Institutes of Health issues RFP for intelligent vending for its supply chain
March 27, 2017
The National Institutes of Health has released a request for proposal to test an intelligent vending machine to deliver "fast moving products" to its labs…
read nowCincinnati area library offers computer-dispensing kiosk
March 22, 2017
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio has opened up its first laptop kiosk in Walnut Hills—and so far, it's a success, according to…
read nowFacial recognition kiosks now greet visitors at Ottawa airport
March 21, 2017
Passengers arriving on international flights to the Ottawa, Canada airport are encouraged to use a self-serve kiosk, called a primary inspection kiosk, to…
read nowSouth Africa library installs versatile informational kiosk
March 21, 2017
A new kiosk at the library in Port Shepstone, South Africa provides access to all government tenders, government jobs and educational/study information such as…
read nowNew York State Scenic Byways to install ‘Turning Point Trail’ kiosks highlighting Revolutionary War
March 20, 2017
Lakes to Locks Passage, which promotes local communities as tourism destinations, will install "Turning Point Trail" kiosks which will tell the tale of the…
read nowVehicle registration kiosk coming to La Plata County, Colorado
March 20, 2017
Residents of La Plata County, Colorado will have a kiosk that allows them to renew vehicle registrations 24 hours a day, according to Tiffany Parker, county…
read nowNorth Carolina airport offers digital library kiosk
March 17, 2017
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this week for Albert J. Ellis Airport's new digital library kiosk in Onslow County, North Carolina. In addition to allowing…
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Urban repopulation fuels 'smart cities' kiosks, Olea Kiosks report notes
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The repopulation of urban centers has encouraged governments to improve access to transportation and various types of public information. Smart cities kiosks…
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EV charging rates reach new heights, expanding options for a rapidly growing industry
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Numerous factors are influencing the rapid growth of EV charging stations. Faster charging technology is expanding options for property owners interested in…
read nowBinghamton, New York installs 50 more solar-powered parking kiosks
March 13, 2017
Binghamton, New York has rolled out its final 50 parking kiosks, replacing almost all of downtown's old meters with electronic, solar-powered kiosks that…
read nowCrime Stoppers kiosk to assist police in Gloversville, New York
March 9, 2017
Gloversville, New York officials and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers unveiled a kiosk at city hall that will display information on wanted criminals, feature…
read nowArmy Garrison Fort Lee, Virginia survey kiosks surpass 20,000 unique user sessions
March 2, 2017
DynaTouch Interactive Technologies has honored Army Garrison Fort Lee, Virginia for four years of self-service excellence serving the nation’s military…
read nowDrive-through payment kiosk planned for Kentucky utility
March 2, 2017
Plans to install an automated-payment kiosk alongside the Glasgow Electric Plant Board drive-through window in Glasgow, Kentucky are moving along, according to…
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Kiosk Marketplace announces the first annual Most Innovative Kiosk Awards
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The first annual Kiosk Marketplace Most Innovative Kiosk Awards honors excellence in eight customer categories. More than 400 readers filled out ballots and…
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