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…

Vancouver 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…

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.

Facial 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…

New 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…

Vehicle 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…

Ford teams with Panasonic to test vehicle key kiosks

March 16, 2017

Ford and Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, are testing a "smart service kiosk…

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…

Gemalto and IER partner on complete self-service airport experience

March 15, 2017

Gemalto, a provider of digital security, and IER, a provider of terminals and integrated solutions for air and rail travel networks, have teamed to create "Fly…

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…

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…

The next big thing in self service solutions: interactive EV charging kiosks

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The rise in electric cars on the road will encourage production of electric vehicle charging stations as the success of electric cars will be dependent on the…

Kiosks transform New York subways into literary voting hubs

February 8, 2017

Thanks to the launch of One Book, One New York, running through the month of February, New Yorkers can vote for their  favorite book among five titles right on…

Delta SkyMiles offers preferred rate for customers using biometric screening kiosks

February 8, 2017

Delta SkyMiles members can receive a preferred rate for using Clear biometric screening kiosks due to an affinity partnership between Delta Airlines and Clear…

Extreme vetting drives automated border control kiosks; more than 3,500 deployed in three years

February 7, 2017

Concerns about national security are driving border authorities to continue to embrace biometric and digital identification based automation, according to a…

Bill payment kiosks installed in Mexico City’s metro system

February 3, 2017

Qpagos Corp., a U.S.-based provider of digital payment services for cash-based and unbanked consumers in Mexico, has expanded its network of self-service…

New York City's Second Avenue subway gets MTA On the Go kiosks

February 1, 2017

New York City commuters now have access to four digital MTA On the Go kiosks with eight digital screens to better schedule, plan and map out trips across the…

Biometric screening kiosks coming to Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Los Angeles airports

January 30, 2017

Clear, a biometric company with screening kiosks at 19 airports and sports arenas, will be expanding to three more airports by the end of March: Atlanta…

Wal-Mart teams with CarSaver to offer in-store car sales kiosks

January 24, 2017

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will enter the automobile business by offering an online retail platform and in-store sales kiosks operated by CarSaver, according to…

Voting now open for 2017 Most Innovative Kiosk Awards

The 2017 Most Innovative Kiosk Awards recognize excellence and innovation in eight user categories -- financial, telecommunications, healthcare, restaurant…