The top August 2017 commuting ideas look to the future of transportation with forward-thinking concepts like modular family-friendly vehicles and personal helicopters designed to simplify morning commutes.
As well as there being an emphasis on overall efficiency in design, some of these commuter vehicle concepts are designed to push the limits of speed. The Accula QX44 Skyster takes the form of a single-person flying vehicle that can reach speeds of up to 666 km/h, while Soyeon Kim's 2023 Volkswagen concept imagines a sporty, high-speed commuter concept.
Although the task of commuting both long and short distances can become a mundane activity day after day, brands are turning this weekday ritual into an exciting event by offering rides in eccentric vehicles. Notable examples of this include the Gett taxi app offering special rides in a Batman v Superman vehicle, Audible commemorating author Jane Austen's death with carriage rides, and cider brand Orchard Pig offering tractor-style 'Traxi' rides in London.
Top 35 Commuting Concepts in August
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Personal Commuter Helicopters
The Workhorse Surefly Urban Helicopter Simplifies Morning Commutes
34
Oversized Tire Scooters
The Phat Scooter Offers Easy Balancing and Enhanced Shock Handling
33
Upscale Overnight Buses
The New Cabin Sleeper Bus is a Luxury Alternative to Last-minute Flights
32
Car-Recharging Drones
The Conceptual Tesla Recharge Drone Offers a Charge During Drives
31
Last Mile Skate Scooters
The 'Blizwheel' Operates for Up to an Hour at 15mph
30
Conceptual Futuristic Family Vehicles
Dennis Cheng's Concept Car Looks Like a Smartphone on Wheels
29
Krautrock-Inspired Bicycles
The Canyon Kraftwerk is Designed in Kind With the Seminal German Band
28
Single-Passenger Racing Drones
The Accula QX44 Skyster Reaches Speeds of up to 666 km/h
27
Affordable Custom Backpacks
BARKER Bags Makes Customizable Backpacks for Students
26
Accessorized Cycling Helmets
The 'Villager Helmet' Comes with Three Changeable Visor Options
25
TV-Inspired Installations
This Better Call Saul Pop-Up Was Installed in Saul, Gloucestershire
24
Monochromatic Athletic Bags
Adidas Expanded its NMD Collection with a Line of Monochromatic Bags
23
Eco-Focused Urban Bike Paths
The Radbahn Berlin Would Be Berlin's First Covered Bike Path
22
Vehicle-Branded Bike Sharing
The Ford Gobikes Offer a New Bike Share Program to the Bay Area
21
Customizable Commuter Pods
'InMotion' Autonomous Commuting Vehicles Boast Changing Interiors
20
Greenery-Adorned City Buses
The 'Forest Bus' in Taipai Acts as a Mobile Greenhouse
19
Modular Travel Pillows
The 'CORI TRAVELLER' Pillow is Optimized for Rest During Travel
18
Healthy Travel Pop-Ups
'Eat Well. Travel Further.' Lets Travelers Eat Healthy in Transit
17
Eco Taxi Services
Quebec's Teo Taxis are Equipped With Free Wi-Fi and Tablets
16
Commemorative Taxi Carriages
Audible is Marking Jane Austen's Death with Taxi Rides in London
15
International Luggage Locators
The Tumi Global Locator Has GSM, GPS and WiFi Connectivity
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Modernized Urban Taxis
London's Black Taxi Cab Will Have More Electric Power Than Before
13
Urban Bicycle-Sharing Apps
The 'Dropbike' App Lets Users Locate & Rent Bicycles Using Their Phone
12
Stomach-Covering Travel Pillows
The Sleep+ Pillow Offers Safety and Comfort for Travelers
11
Autonomous Health Care Vehicles
This Self-Driving Concept Car is a Health Clinic on Wheels
10
Bus-Battery Swapping Startups
This Indian Startup Makes Electric Buses More Convenient To Operate
9
Quick-Charging Electric Buses
Hyundai's 'Elec City' Bus is Fully Charged in Just Over an Hour
8
Open-Top Commuter Race Cars
Soyeon Kim's 2023 Volkswagen Concept Imagines a Performance-focused VW
7
Laser-Engraved Bicycle Toolkits
'ToolB' Makes Trail-Side Repairs Quickly, Easily and in Style
6
Group Bus-Booking Apps
The Skedaddle App Makes Getting Out of the City Easier
5
Tractor-Style Taxis
Orchard Pig is Offering London Taxi Rides in a 'Traxi'
4
Artfully Designed E-Bikes
This Custom E-Bike from Electric Concepts was Designed by PILPELED
3
Metered Taxi Apps
This App Helps South African Taxis Use Technology to Compete With Uber
2
Efficiency-Focused Commuter Apps
BlaBlaLines Works Like a Train to Make Commuting Easier
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Superhero Taxi Promotions
The Gett Taxi App Partnered with 'Batman v Superman' in London
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Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes
The SKY Magnetar Travels at Five-Times the Speed of Sound
Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters
The BMW CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept is Multifunctional
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Tech Brand Sedan Concepts
The Apple AVA Concept by Mihai Panaitescu is Aerodynamic
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Short-Range Electric Motorcycles
The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Futuristic Sci-Fi Motorbikes
The 'Hermes-X30' Draws Inspiration from Cyberpunk 2077 and John Wick
Road-Legal Flying Vehicles
The 'Switchblade' Tranforms From a Car to Plane in Under 3 Minutes
Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The TRISO Electric Motorcycle Carries Cargo and More
Modular Customization Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Arrival ANT is Designed for London Streets
Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts
The Conceptual Fordzilla Hypervan by Keyu Deng Has Glass Doors
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles
The UTV By Hyundai Delivers a Modern Design Language
Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad x NVIDIA Electric Bike is Ultra-Modern
Working Flying Car Prototypes
Volkswagen Debuts a Working Prototype of the Flying Tiger
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters
The 'Along' Electric Scooter Concept Has Luggage-Like Design
Transparent Electric Cafe Racers
The CR-Dos Ghost Concept Motorcycle by Gurmukhi Bhasin is Agile
Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks
XPeng Unveiled a Flying Car Under its AeroHT Automotive Division
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles
The Conceptual 'PIX-L7' Vehicle is Adventure-Ready
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Streamlined Digital EV Concepts
The INFINITI Vision Qe Concept Has a Sleek, Futuristic Form
Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes
The Conceptual 'Motorcycle Drone' By Fang E is Armored
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Cascade by Chris Min Has a Comfy Interior
Off-Grid Workspace Vehicles
The Škoda Roadiaq Concept Car is Based on the Enyaq iV
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts
The 'Andrietta' Concept Car by Lee Rosario Uses Gas, Hydrogen and More
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Théo Cauchy Designs the Buell XBE to Pay Homage
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Branded Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The Tesla Model-Z Electric Bike Has a Lightweight Build
Food Delivery eBike Concepts
The 'D-VIL' Electric Bike Concept by Anastasia Berg is Enclosed
Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes
The Conceptual Sony x Honda E-Volve by Jennifer Ellison is Sleek
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Electric Scooter Sharing Systems
Unknown Untitled Proposes an E-scooter Sharing Scheme for Paris
Long-Distance Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter Concept by Ognjen Docic is Sleek
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs
The Karver Cyle Concept K1 by Kip Kubisz is Performance-Driven
Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Vixen Electric Sports Kit Car is Aerodynamic
Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
The Surge S32 Has an Interchangeable Body Frame
Modular Electric Utility Vehicles
This Three-Wheeler Can Be Adapt to Different Work Applications
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles
The Toyota Aygo X UNDERCOVER is Limited to 5,000 Examples
Futuristic E-Bike Concepts
Decathlon's 'Magic Bike 02' is Designed For Versatile Transportation
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis
This Craft is Designed For Short-Haul Aerial Journeys
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles
Alauda Aeronautics Unveils the New Airspeeder MK4 Vehicle
Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
The Conceptual Jeep Container Home Supports Off-Grid Living
Gilded Electric Supercar Concepts
The Yugo Ampera Concept by Marko Petrovic is Retro-Inspired
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Retro-Style Electric Vans
The Porsche x VW Renndienst Id.Buzz Bus Revives a Classic Design
Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles
The Robotic City Car by Facundo Castellano is Futuristic
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Mood-Enhancing Car Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'FRI' Air Purifier Has a 3D-Printed Design
Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles
This Audi Concept Vehicle by Yunsik Kim is Shapeshifting
Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans
The 'MINI Concept Aceman' Boasts a Future-Forward Design
Urban Rental Scooter Systems
The 'City Wander' Portable Rental Scooter Concept is Space-Efficient
Tech Brand Tractor Models
The Conceptual Apple Tractor Pro by Sergiy Dvornytskyy is Minimalist
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft
The 'Sigma-6' Will Come With Swappable Passenger & Cargo Pods
Family-Friendly Hypercar Concepts
The Porsche Mission S Concept by Zhe Huang is Spacious
Compact Classically Inspired Cars
The Conceptual MINI Spaceman Hatchback Modernizes a Classic
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
This eVTOL Concept Design by Karina Gotseva is Aerodynamic
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains
The Conceptual 'AIRSCP' Electric Train by 2050.LAB is Cutting-Edge
Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods
The 'Agora-E' Mobility Concept by Andrea Ponti is Minimalist
Miniaturized Americana SUVs
The Conceptual Ford Mini Bronco by Naoto Kobayashi is Squarish
Electric Public Transport Networks
Daniel Czyszczon’s Flowee Proposal is Sustainable & Accessible
Rectangular Cockpit Scooters
This Tricycle Scooter Design Concept by Alexander Yamaev is Slender
Opulent Americana EV Concepts
The Lincoln Model L100 Concept Offers a Sleek Vision of the Future
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts
The 'AKXY2' Vehicle by Asahi Kasei is Sustainable
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The Polestar Cladrus Concept Car by Harshull Verma is Chic
Accessible Airport Aids
PriestmanGoode Boasts a "One-Person Autonomous Airport Vehicle"
Driverless Robotaxis
Lyft Partners with Motional to Launch an Autonomous Taxi Called 'IONIQ 5'
Electric Luxe Concept Vehicles
Porsche Unveils a Look at the New Mission X Concept Hypercar
Convertible Electric Bike Concepts
The Conceptual 'GRAVITY' Electric Bicycle Has Two Batteries
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Modular Accessory Urban E-Bikes
The 'Pendler' E-Bike Concept by Layer Design is Practical
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Capaciously Compact Robotaxis
This Autonomous Taxi Takes Full Advantage Of Its Cabin Space
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
Compact Delivery Vehicles
Arcimoto's 2022 Deliverator FUV is Perfect for Urban Environments
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Hyper-Speed Charging Electric Vehicles
The Nyobolt Concept EV Powers Up in Just Six-Minutes
Electric Sporty Vehicle Concepts
Caterham Unveils a Look at the New Conceptual Project V
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes
A Team of Designers Created a Futuristic Hydrogen Bike Concept
Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts
The Lexus LX 600 Premium AAP Build Has a Striking Wrap
Weatherized Winter Concept Vehicles
Genesis Presents the Striking X Snow Speedium Concept
Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars
The Volkswagen ID.X Performance Maximizes Electric Capabilities
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Autonomous Farm Support Vehicles
The Conceptual 'Kibb' Agricultural Vehicle Supports Farmers
Lifestyle Concept Vehicles
Audi Unveiled the 'Activesphere' Concept in a Short Teaser
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Zero-Emissions Hypersonic Jets
The Venus Aerospace Stargazer Hypersonic Aircraft Concept is Sleek
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Epochal Electric VTOLs
Joby Aviation's eVTOL Prototype Could Help Democratize Aerial Commuting
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Stylish Concept Electric Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has a Sleek Visual
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Six-Seater Adventure Vehicles
The Mitsubishi D:X Concept1 is Suited for Off-Road Adventures
Autonomous Robot Taxis
Uber Partners with Motional to Become Completely Driverless by 2023
Branded Breakfast Water Taxis
The Cap'n's Commute Offers NYC Commuters Free Water Taxi Rides
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Rural-Ready RUV Concepts
The Conceptual ROEWE Panda by Siddharth Sangwan is Futuristic
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Electric Ride Share Apps
Uber Intorudces Comfort Electric to Vancouver