Transportation News & Media

Farmer's Fridge opens four kiosks at Houston airport

August 21, 2026

George Bush Intercontinental Airport has opened four Farmer's Fridge kiosks, according to the airport's Facebook page, expanding grab-and-go food options for…

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British railway invests $12.2M in ticket vending machines

August 18, 2026

British passenger rail operator Southeastern plans to install more than 200 ticket vending machines across its rail network as part of a $12.2 million…

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Frankfurt Airport warns of 3-hour waits over EES kiosk delays

August 13, 2026

Germany's Frankfurt Airport is advising non-EU travelers to arrive at least three hours before departure because of delays associated with Europe's Entry/Exit…

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Traveller Socks launches automated retail kiosk at French airport

August 12, 2026

French travel comfort brand Traveller Socks has opened its first airport retail installation at Brest Bretagne Airport in France, according to a Global Travel…

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EVgo to deploy Tesla V4 Superchargers across U.S. charging network

August 7, 2026

EVgo plans to install Tesla V4 Superchargers across its metropolitan charging network, according to a press release, expanding fast-charging access for Tesla…

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Vending machines replace former newsstand spots in NYC subway stations

July 31, 2026

Cashless vending machines are beginning to appear in New York City subway stations, giving riders access to snacks and beverages as traditional newsstands…

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Studies examine biometric kiosk adoption, predictive vending maintenance

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Two academic studies examine what it takes to make unattended systems more useful to passengers and more reliable for operators.

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St. Louis-area mass transit expands ticket kiosk network

July 29, 2026

MetroLink, the light-rail transit system serving the St. Louis metropolitan area in Missouri and Illinois, has activated upgraded ticket vending equipment at…

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India railway expands security help kiosks to 8 more stations

July 28, 2026

India's Railway Protection Force plans to install passenger-assistance kiosks at eight additional stations in the Tiruchi Railway Division following favorable…

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Dominican airport installs automated border-control kiosks

July 28, 2026

Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic has introduced six automated border-control kiosks for arriving international travelers, according…

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Kiosk standard update poses big airport challenges

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Airports, airlines and technology suppliers are entering a critical stage in the transition to the latest Common Use Self Service standard, a move that…

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Border control kiosks at Iceland airport remain offline

July 23, 2026

Self-service passport-control kiosks installed at Iceland's Keflavik International Airport in October remain out of service after failing operational tests…

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Uber launches app-free ride kiosks at Warsaw airport

July 21, 2026

Uber has introduced Tap to Ride terminals at Warsaw Chopin Airport, allowing travelers to request and pay for rides without the company's mobile app, according…

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Southern businesses see opportunity in EV charging

July 14, 2026

Electric vehicle charging is gaining momentum across the southern U.S. as restaurants, convenience stores and travel centers add chargers to attract customers…

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Evolvending brings White Castle, Wow Bao vending to MSP Airport

July 13, 2026

Automated food vending has arrived at the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, according to a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal report, allowing…

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EU rebuffs calls to pause biometric border system despite airport delays

July 9, 2026

European Union officials have rejected calls from the aviation industry to suspend the bloc's new Entry/Exit System, according to a New York Times report…

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ChargePoint partnership to add 200-plus EV charging ports

July 8, 2026

ChargePoint is expanding its partnership with Optimus Energy Solutions to add more than 200 public electric vehicle charging ports across the southeastern…

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Slovakia airport debuts Bolt self-service ride kiosk

July 8, 2026

Ride-hailing company Bolt has launched an airport transfer service at Slovakia's Košice Airport in Solvthat that includes the country's first self-service…

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Corendon Airlines rolls out self-check-in kiosks

July 6, 2026

Turkish leisure airline Corendon Airlines has introduced self-service airport check-in kiosks as part of its digital transformation strategy, according to a…

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Airline data replaces customs kiosks at some Canadian airports

June 29, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency is streamlining international-to-international passenger connections at select Canadian airports by eliminating the need for…

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