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June 13, 2025
VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered «Smart Store» aims to provide travelers and transit riders with a frictionless, staffless shopping experience, according to a press release.
The installation is part of a partnership with LA Metro and is positioned to serve the influx of visitors expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Using robotics and machine vision, the store allows customers to purchase items in as little as 90 seconds.
The project is part of a broader initiative to enhance customer amenities within the transit system.
«Partnering with VenHub at the LAX/Metro Transit Center station reflects our focus on innovation and our Board’s directive to explore retail and other station-based amenities that improve the overall rider experience,» Jennifer Vides, chief customer experience officer for LA Metro, said in the release.
VenHub plans to open additional locations in partnership with LA Metro across Southern California.