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Anime Gaming Taxis

Pokemon GO Players Can Hitch a Ride to Catch Pokemon

— July 12, 2016 — Tech
Pokemon GO players can up the ante by getting a personal driver to help them capture Pokemon. Pokemon GO frenzy is spreading around the globe so it only makes sense that companies and entrepreneurs are looking for ways to bank on the games' momentum.

Taxi services strictly for Pokemon GO are popping up all over the Internet. Similar to Uber, drivers have posted ads on Craiglist, Kijiji and other sites to offer to chauffeur players around their city to hunt down Pokemon for a fee. According to Gizmodo, some taxi drivers even offer extras like snacks, wifi and chargers.

There's another consumer bonus to using a Pokemon GO taxi, players won't be playing and driving, something that is becoming a concern in many cities. At this point it seems anime game-playing taxi services are only being offered up by individual drivers, it would be worthwhile for taxi companies or rideshare programs to formally offer Pokemon GO players a chauffeur driven car to let riders "catch 'em all".
Trend Themes
1. Pokemon GO Taxis - Taxis dedicated to helping Pokemon GO players catch Pokemon provide an opportunity for disruptive business models and innovative transportation services.
2. Anime Gaming Transportation - Personalized transportation services for anime gaming can tap into the growing market of e-sports enthusiasts and offer luxury experiences to consumers.
3. Experiential Ridesharing - Ridesharing companies can attract and retain customers by offering experiential rides such as Pokemon GO tours, leveraging the popularity of the game.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry can incorporate anime gaming and e-sports enthusiasts as a new market by offering personalized experiences for game players.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and other hospitality services can partner with Pokemon GO taxi services to offer additional packages and experiences for their guests.
3. Ridesharing - Ridesharing companies can capitalize on the Pokemon GO trend by offering specific services for game players, differentiating themselves from competitors.
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