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 Sri Lanka

Running vending machines in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s LankaQR standard lets shoppers pay from any bank app, and card use is strong in Colombo. Imported electrical goods pass SLSI inspection, and food sales follow the Food Act under the Ministry of Health.

How people pay in Sri Lanka

Cards and LankaQR cover most urban buyers; cash is still common outside Colombo.

LankaQR
The national interoperable QR code.
Cards
Contactless Visa, Mastercard and LankaPay cards.
Bank and wallet apps
Depending on the payment provider.

Licences and rules

Company and tax
Register with the Registrar of Companies and the Inland Revenue Department.
Food Act
Food sales follow the Food Act; premises registration is handled by local authorities under the Ministry of Health.
Import inspection
Many imported electrical products are checked under the SLSI import inspection scheme.
VAT
VAT is 18% for registered businesses.

Pricing and tax

Sri Lankan projects are budgeted in rupees by machine, payment setup and landed cost.

  • Landed cost includes freight from India, import duty, SLSI checks and VAT.
  • The short sea route from India keeps shipping time low.
  • Colombo offices and hospitals are common first sites.

On the ground

Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Surge protection recommended.
Climate
Tropical heat and humidity; ventilate chilled machines.
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

  • OfficesColombo business district and IT parks.
  • HospitalsStaff and visitors.
  • UniversitiesStudents and staff.
  • Hotels and airportsTourists paying by card.
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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.