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Uber to Pilot App-Free Ride-Booking Kiosks at LaGuardia Terminal C

The setup targets travelers without mobile data, offering an app-like touchscreen flow with on-site card payment.

Overview

  • Uber confirmed the first kiosk is planned for LaGuardia’s Terminal C, though the company has not provided an installation date.
  • Additional locations at hotels, ports, and other international airports are planned in the coming months, according to the company.
  • The kiosks feature a large touchscreen, a credit card reader, and a receipt printer, mirroring the mobile app experience for booking.
  • Uber will own and maintain the kiosks initially, with the operational and commercial model expected to evolve as the rollout scales.
  • Alongside the kiosk news, Uber expanded its Shuttle service to Newark Liberty International Airport and introduced lock-screen tipping for riders.