The Vendstar-e ticket vending machine is designed to accept and process credit and debit cards and conveniently issue magnetic and/or smart cards for quick and easy passenger travel. Responding to the changing market and increased client demands for debit and credit vending equipment, the Vendstar-e is designed to be quick, convenient, and reliable to effectively assist riders in purchasing or managing tickets and passes. Vendstar-e was designed to be used as a stand-alone vending machine or in combination with Genfareās fully integrated data collection systems(full article)