Transportation Hub
Smart vending solutions built for real-world operations.
Our clients
Organisations whose sites host Wendor machines
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.
Why Wendor fits transport hubs
Built for fast transit purchases.
Quick discovery, cashless payment and merchandising tuned for busy, moving crowds.
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Fast product discovery
Passengers see what the machine sells, find the right product and pay without friction.
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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.
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Operator visibility
High-footfall sites need control over stock and service so machines stay ready in rush and off-peak hours.
Smart capabilities
Features for transit environments.
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Fast discovery
Clear categories for passengers in a hurry.
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Cashless throughput
Tap, wallet and QR checkout.
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Travel-relevant range
Water, snacks, accessories and compact essentials.
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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.
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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 United Kingdom
Running vending machines in the United Kingdom
UK buyers expect contactless payment everywhere and a machine that looks after itself between service visits. The regulatory side is light but specific: register as a food business with your council and follow allergen labelling rules for anything prepacked on site.
How people pay in the United Kingdom
Most UK vending sales are now contactless. Cash-only machines lose sales, especially in offices and transport hubs.
- Contactless cards
- Visa, Mastercard and Amex tap-to-pay, including debit cards from every UK bank.
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Phone and watch payments, often the majority in office and university sites.
- Staff and student cards
- Closed-loop credit for subsidised workplace and campus vending.
Licences and rules
- Food business registration
- Register with the local council at least 28 days before you start selling food or drink. Registration is free.
- Allergen labelling (Natasha’s Law)
- Food that is prepacked for direct sale needs a full ingredients list with allergens emphasised. Sealed branded products already carry this.
- VAT
- Standard VAT is 20%. Many cold foods are zero-rated, but confectionery, crisps and soft drinks are standard-rated.
- Product safety marking
- Machines sold in Great Britain need UKCA or CE marking and must meet electrical safety rules.
Pricing and tax
New machines are usually budgeted from about £1,200 to £15,000+, and a small launch from about £2,000 to £20,000 once stock, insurance and setup are added.
- Quotes are in pounds, with shipping, duty and VAT shown separately.
- Telemetry cuts wasted service visits, which is where UK operators spend most of their margin.
- Public liability insurance is normally required by the site owner.
On the ground
- Power
- 230 V, 50 Hz with standard UK three-pin plugs.
- Service model
- Remote monitoring lets you restock and service only when a machine needs it, not on a fixed route.
- 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 co-working spacesHealthy snacks and drinks, often subsidised by the employer.
- Universities and collegesLate-night study spaces and halls of residence.
- Hospitals and care settingsRound-the-clock access for staff on night shifts.
- Gyms and leisure centresProtein snacks, drinks and supplements.
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.
