ticket vending machines

Automated transit kiosks

Ticket vending machines are automated kiosks that sell tickets for transportation, events, or services without human attendants.

Found in train stations, subway platforms, and parking garages, they accept cash, cards, or contactless payment: I grabbed my metro pass from the ticket vending machine.

They've largely replaced staffed ticket windows in many transit systems.

Related

payment · credit card reader · automation · kiosk · contactless payment · paper · dispenser · smart cards · touchscreen · user interface · fare · bus stations · subway systems · train station · airports · touch · commuter rail · buys

Opposites
automation vs. human service

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Sellers of passage

ticket counter · concierge services · travel agents

self-service vs. full-service

ticket vending machinesconcierge service

Personalized guest assistance team

travel agent · white-glove service · butler service

human vs. automated service

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Station for purchasing fares

ticket office · box office · ticket agent · station agent · ticket clerk

Family

ticket, tickets, ticketed, ticketing, vended, vending, vendors, vendible, machine

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