{"id":309331,"date":"2026-07-29T23:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/309331\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T23:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:46:14","slug":"nyc-cashless-vending-machines-popping-up-at-some-subway-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/309331\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC cashless vending machines popping up at some subway stations"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOWER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — To the surprise of some New York City subway riders, cashless vending machines are starting to pop up at certain stations, selling all kinds of drinks and snacks.<\/p>\n

Back in the day, the little news stand stores were in almost 300 train stations. Now, there are just a few dozen.<\/p>\n

“We love the old newsstands. They kept disappearing, and then really disappeared during COVID, and they didn’t want to come back,” MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said.<\/p>\n

Eyewitness News reporter Michelle Charlesworth started punching in different options at the vending machines installed at the F line at Second Avenue on the Lower East Side, and it looks like the food runs around $3, and the most expensive drink, a protein drink, is $4.50.<\/p>\n

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Lieber is optimistic about the new vending machines and says they are low cost.<\/p>\n

He says right now these vending machines are in three spots, and at least at least 20 to 30 more are coming.<\/p>\n

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Michael Cascione, president of CC Vending, released a statement about the launch of the vending machines.<\/p>\n

“This initiative marks the beginning of a new chapter for New York City’s subway system,” said Michael Cascione, Sr., President of CC Vending. “Together with the MTA and Coca-Cola, we’re delivering a more convenient experience for millions of riders. This launch is the result of years of planning, collaboration and innovation, and we’re proud to see our vision come to life. As a New York company that started with a single vending machine more than 35 years ago, it’s especially rewarding to help shape the future of retail in the city’s transit system.”<\/p>\n

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