VenHub opens autonomous convenience store at L.A.'s Union Station
A major travel hub is now home to a new 24/7 autonomous convenience store.
VenHub Global, a developer of fully autonomous retail technology, has announced the opening of its newest "smart store" at Los Angeles Union Station, the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States and one of the nation’s most iconic transportation hubs.
The store opening in Union Station East marks VenHub’s fifth smart store in Southern California and its second deployment with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”), following the successful launch at the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station earlier this year. The Union Station location offers more than 400 everyday essentials, including snacks, drinks and travel essentials, for the more than 60,000 people who pass through the station daily.
VenHub's autonomous convenience stores combine robotics automation, and mobile-first technology to create an unattended shopping experience. Each store is designed to operate around the clock, offering instant access to a broad range of products while maintaining secure, managed operations.
"This partnership with Metro reflects the power of collaboration and shared purpose between public infrastructure and private innovation,” said Shahan Ohanessian, founder and CEO of VenHub. “Union Station is more than a transportation landmark, it is a hub of movement and connection. Installing VenHub’s smart store in such a high-traffic setting, with zero business interruption, is a testament to the precision, speed, and care behind every VenHub installation. We appreciate the cooperation and support of Metro, Morlin Asset Management, and the Union Station team throughout this process.”
Highlighting the scalability of the smart store platform, VenHub’s Union Station store was delivered, installed, and activated in just a few days. A timelapse video of the installation can be seen below.
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“We are proud to see VenHub serving one of the most important transit gateways in the Western United States,” Ohanessian added. “With Union Station playing a central role in upcoming global events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this store will provide the millions of commuters, travelers, and visitors who pass through Union Station every year with convenient, around-the-clock and secure access to the hundreds of products they rely on every day, when they need it.”
