Transportation Hub

Smart vending solutions built for real-world operations.

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Our clients

Organisations whose sites host Wendor machines

  • Amul
  • Apollo Hospitals
  • Coca-Cola
  • IIM Calcutta
  • JioHotstar
  • Johnnie Walker
  • Nestle
  • Oberoi
  • Tata Motors
  • Unilever

Transit challenge

Transit needs speed and all-hour access.

Passengers buy when they are rushed, waiting or transferring. Short decision windows need simple self-service right next to where people move.

Fragmented or slow retail

  • Rushed passengers abandon slow purchases.
  • Early and late hours still need service when kiosks are closed.
  • Basics are scattered across a large terminal or station.

Wendor transit layer

  • Fast browsing and cashless checkout at the point of need.
  • Travel-relevant products in visible, credible spots.
  • Stock and service visibility for rush and off-peak hours.
Vending deployment in an airport or station

Why Wendor fits transport hubs

Built for fast transit purchases.

Quick discovery, cashless payment and merchandising tuned for busy, moving crowds.

  1. Fast product discovery

    Passengers see what the machine sells, find the right product and pay without friction.

  2. Cashless-only readiness

    Digital checkout fits airports, metro systems and stations where speed matters.

    • Tap-to-pay cards, wallets and QR codes passengers already use.
    • Shorter queues at the machine.

  3. Operator visibility

    High-footfall sites need control over stock and service so machines stay ready in rush and off-peak hours.

Machines for transport hubs

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Smart capabilities

Features for transit environments.

  1. Fast discovery

    Fast discovery

    Clear categories for passengers in a hurry.

  2. Cashless throughput

    Cashless throughput

    Tap, wallet and QR checkout.

  3. Travel-relevant range

    Travel-relevant range

    Water, snacks, accessories and compact essentials.

  4. Built for repeat use

    Built for repeat use

    Presentable machines for high-footfall public areas.

Deployments

Transit vending in action.

Concourse, waiting-area and walkway placements for urgent and repeat demand.

Transit vending deployment 1
Transit vending deployment 2
Transit vending deployment 3
Transit vending deployment 4

Airports, rail, metro and bus terminals: grab-and-go demand served by a clean self-service layer for drinks, snacks and travel essentials.

Vending in Germany

Running vending machines in Germany

Germany is one of Europe’s largest vending markets, and one of the most rule-driven. Operators register a trade, follow EU food labelling, charge the Pfand deposit on single-use drink containers and support girocard alongside cash.

How people pay in Germany

Germans still use more cash than most of Europe, but contactless girocard and phone payments are now expected in offices and stations.

girocard
The national debit card, now mostly tap-to-pay.
Apple Pay and Google Pay
Common in offices and cities.
Visa and Mastercard
Credit cards and debit cards from newer banks.
Coins
Still expected in many public sites; plan a cash option where needed.

Licences and rules

Trade registration
Register the business with the local trade office (Gewerbeamt) and your tax office.
Food hygiene and labelling
Food businesses register with the local food control authority and follow the EU Food Information Regulation for labels and allergens.
Pfand (deposit)
Single-use drink bottles and cans carry a deposit that must be charged in the price and labelled.
VAT
Standard VAT is 19%, with 7% for many food products.

Pricing and tax

German projects are quoted in euros by machine class, cooling and payment terminal.

  • Quotes show shipping, EU import duty and VAT separately.
  • Telemetry-led service cuts the number of costly callouts.
  • Energy efficiency is often part of the buying decision for public and corporate sites.

On the ground

Power
230 V, 50 Hz with European plugs; CE marking required.
Language
German on-screen text and labels.
How we support the rollout
Our international team scopes the project with you, and every machine reports stock, sales and faults in real time. Most issues are diagnosed remotely, and you see the same dashboard we do.

Where first machines usually go

  • Offices and industrial sitesShift workers and staff canteens.
  • Hospitals and care homesStaff and visitors around the clock.
  • StationsHigh footfall, quick purchases.
  • UniversitiesStudents and staff.
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This is a planning guide, not legal or tax advice. Rules and rates change, so confirm current requirements with the authority named before you launch. Which payment methods a machine accepts depends on the payment terminal and gateway chosen for your sites.

FAQ

Vending machines for stations and airports: common questions

Questions from airport, rail, metro and terminal operators.

What can a transit vending machine sell?
The strongest mix is water, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged snacks and compact travel essentials such as tissues, chargers and adapters. The plan depends on whether the site is commuter-heavy, long-dwell or premium.
Why are vending machines useful in airports and stations?
They capture small, urgent purchases where passengers are rushing, waiting between connections or travelling outside staffed retail hours, without staffing every corner.
Which machine features matter most in busy public areas?
Fast product discovery, a clear screen, reliable cashless payment, a presentable machine and live stock and service data. A transit machine is judged in seconds.
Can transit vending be cashless only?
Yes. Cashless is often the best fit in transport hubs because it speeds up each sale and matches how passengers already pay for small purchases.
How are transport-hub machines maintained?
High-footfall machines need a disciplined refill and cleaning rhythm so they stay stocked and presentable at peak times and during quieter hours.