ticket machines

Automated fare vendors

Ticket machines are automated kiosks that dispense tickets for transit, parking, events, or other services.

They accept payment by cash, card, or mobile device and print or issue electronic tickets without requiring a human attendant: The ticket machines at the station had a long queue.

Also called ticket vending machines.

Related

rush hour · concourse · platform · self-service kiosks · metro pass · validator · smart cards · card readers · prepaid cards · cashless payment · coin slots · exact change · tap and go · return journey · fare · touch screens · fare evasion · vending

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Opposites
automation vs. human service

ticket machinesticket window

Counter selling admission passes

ticket counter · box office · ticket agent · customer service desk · concierge

point-of-sale method

ticket machinesonline booking

Internet-based reservation process

mobile app · e-ticketing · digital wallet · contactless payment · web portal

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G