A newly-installed vending machine at the 2 Avenue (F train) subway station, one out of 26 total planned vending machines selling beverages and snacks to be introduced by MTA across the city.
A newly-installed vending machine at the 2 Avenue (F train) subway station, one out of 26 total planned vending machines selling beverages and snacks to be introduced by MTA across the city. ( Credit: MTA)

After COVID-19 squeezed out many underground station storefronts, the MTA new plans to install vending machines at 26 subway stations across the five boroughs by 2027, with three already installed in Manhattan.

MTA to Install Vending Machines at 20 Manhattan Subway Stations
03 Aug 2026 | 04:53
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With the goal of “enhancing the experience” of subway goers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will install vending machines at 26 subway locations throughout the city by 2027, with 20 popping up in Manhattan stations.

The MTA announced the machines will fill existing vacant retail spaces,...

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