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
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Commemorative Taxi Carriages
Audible is Marking Jane Austen's Death with Taxi Rides in London
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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
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Quick-Charging Electric Buses
Hyundai's 'Elec City' Bus is Fully Charged in Just Over an Hour
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Open-Top Commuter Race Cars
Soyeon Kim's 2023 Volkswagen Concept Imagines a Performance-focused VW
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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'
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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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Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts
The Capsule Luggage Solves a Number of Suitcase Pain Points
Ultra-Luxury Coupe Concepts
The Latest Toyota Century Concept Builds on the Saloon Car's Ethos
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Adventurous Off-Road EV Concepts
The Kia EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR Concepts are Rugged
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Luxury Off-Road SUV Concepts
The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept Has a High-End Design
Art Deco Self-Driving Vans
The Tesla Robovan Has a Sleek, Train-Like Design with Space for 20
Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers
This Three-Wheeled Car Boasts a Low Center Of Gravity
Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes
Segway Introduces the Xyber with Intelligent Systems
Cartoonish In-Car Connectivity Robots
The Conceptual 'TOOOONY' Car Robot Features 4G LTE
Removable Headlight eBikes
This Electric Bike Concept Design by KyungJin Ju is Intuitive
Expanding Camper Van Concepts
The Chery Journeo Concept Camper Van Supports Comfy Living
AI Concept Vehicles
LG Debuted Its Lifestyle Solution for Mobility at CES 2025
Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs
The Kuickwheel Skyrider X6 Takes to the Skies When Needed
Art Deco Show-Car Statements
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Blends 1930s Glamour with New Tech
Family Camping Minivan Concepts
The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept is Feature-Rich
Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts
Przemysław Wolnicki Designed the Concept E-THUNDER Bike
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Levitating Driver Pod Concepts
Alpine’s Horizon Concept by HakHyeon Lee Uses Magnetic Levitation
Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes
The Conceptual 'E-THUNDER' Electric Bike is Commute and Trail-Ready
Accessible All-Electric Cars
The Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 Concept is Estimated at €20,000
Electric Performance Concepts
Audi Vision GT Concept Reimagines the Brand’s Electric Design Future
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Unique AI Design Concepts
Movr Envisions a Rideable Ai-Powered Personal Assistant.
Compact Electric Urbanite CUVs
Th eToyota C-HR+ Electric Will Arrive in Europe in Late 2025
Compact Electric City Cars
KG Motors' 'mibot' Offers Enhanced Mobility
Agile Four-Wheeled eBikes
The Acticycle Bike Car Hybrid is Designed to Be Shared
Efficient Micro Mobility EVs
The Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype is Set to Launch in 2026
Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes
The ZETmobil Lastenrad Modelle Offers Emissions-Free Transport
Haute Tech Brand Hypercars
The Xiaomi Vision GT is Designed for the Gran Turismo Franchise
Electric Air Taxi Services
Uber Announced Integrations with the Joby Air Taxi Service in Dubai
Sculptural Grand Tourers
Bugatti Type Sigma Concept by Edouard Suzeau Refines Form
Coupe-Inspired Crossover Vehicles
The Audi Quanta by Mario Vilar Pays Homage to the Audi TT
Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
Kia Showcases Two Exhibits at Milan Design Week 2025
Future-Facing EV Designs
The Jaguar Type 00 Showcases the Brand's Future
Urban Robot Traffic Safety
POLIS Concept Reimagines Urban Traffic Safety in Robot Powered Cities
Sophisticated Adventure Vehicle Designs
Genesis Has Introduced the X Gran Equator Concept
Modular Quadricycle Platforms
The AZR Quad Go Offers a Flexible Electric Alternative
Electric Scooter Concepts
Harley Davidson's LiveWire Unveils Cutting-Edge Scooter Concept
Practical Cubic EV Concepts
The Dacia Hipster is Ready for Commuting with 125-Miles of Range
In-Car Gaming Collaborations
AirConsole x Audi Partner for Car Gaming, and Includes Pictionary
Bookable Autonomous Shuttles
Uber and May Mobility Partner to Launch Robotaxi Fleet
Long-Haul Electric Vans
The Hyundai Staria Electric Charges to 80% in 20-Minutes
Child Mobility Concepts
Toyota Unveils a Self-Driving Ev for Children That Challenges Conventions
Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes
The 'VeMoo' Recumbent Tricycle Has a Semi-Enclosed Design
Electrically Powered Self-Driving Shuttles
HOLON Taps PTC's Cloud-Based Software Platform
Sculptural Spatial City Cars
The Volkswagen Numa Concept by Daniil Ostrovski is Futuristic
New Energy Vehicle Concepts
Nebula Next Debuted the Nebula Next 01 Concept at CES 2026
High-Performance Vehicle Concepts
Mazda Debuts the VISION X-COUPE & the VISION X-COMPACT Concepts
Compact Urban Delivery Vehicles
The Fiat TRIS EV Has a Three-Wheeled Build for Deliveries
Luxe Electric Family Vehicles
Cadillac's VISTIQ SUV Pairs Three-Row Comfort with EV Performance
Electric Urbanite SUVs
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is Built on the Brand's Dedicated BEV Platform
Production-Ready Robotic Taxis
Volkswagen Presents its ID. Buzz AD Robotic Taxi Vehicle
Flexible Monthly Car Shares
Turo Offers a Low-Commitment Alternative to Traditional Car Ownership
Luxury Mobility Platforms
Karma Automotive Launches On-Demand Luxury Driving Experience
Single-Seater Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual YKSI Electric Vehicle is Ultra-Efficient
Video Game-Inspired Vehicles
Hyundai Introduces the New INTEROID EV Influenced by Gaming
Electric Mobility Prototypes
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 Prototype Previews Next-Gen Ev Design
Future Urban Mobility Cars
Volkswagen Numa Concept Imagines Cars as Part of Shared City Life
Collaborative E-Bike Designs
Dott and Segway Introduce a New Bicycle — Urban B200
Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
The Conceptual 'PAT' Autonomous Delivery Robot is Reliable
Shapeshifting Delivery Systems
The 'POTRIK' Modular Mobility System Optimizes Urban Delivery
Ambient Charging Station Concepts
The Nova Powers Seven Devices and Glows Like a Lamp
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Hybrid Lifestyle Electric Bikes
The Ride1Up Vorsa Works for Commuting and Cargo Carrying
Sleek Fully Electric SUVs
Hongqi is Introducing the EHS5 2025 IAA Mobility in Munich
Galactic Electric Wagons
The Electra Orbit Reimagines Buick’s Retro-Futurism with EVArchitecture
Modular Keyboard Laptop Concepts
The Conceptual Inventec VeilBook Maximizes Productivity
Off-Road Electric SUV Concepts
Audi Introduces the New Rugged Q6 e-tron Offroad Concept
Grand Touring Automotive Designs
The BMW Concept Speedtop Balances Multiple Aesthetics
Wearable Portable Chargers
This Edc Wearable Charger Concept Rethinks How We Keep Devices Powered
Luxury Utility Concepts
This Unimog is a Reimagined Mercedes-Benz with Elevated Design
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Two-Seater Solar-Powered EVs
The Toyota FT-Me Measures in Just Under 100-Inches
Transparent Sphere Vehicles
Toyota Transparent Sphere Vehicle Reimagines Mobilty as Playful Design
Accessible Amusement Park Concepts
Efteling and Vekoma Present the Seat-On-Wheels Concept
Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts
Nao.Design Creates the NAO.WHEEL Transport Concept
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
Sleek Reimagined Racing Cars
The Porsche 99x Concept Pushes Endurance Design into Sci-Fi Realms
80s-Inspired Experimental Electric Vehicles
Škoda Presents the Favorit EV Reviving the 80s
Collision Detection Electric Scooters
The Ultraviolette 'Tesseract' Has Dual Dash Cams and More
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Efficient Medium-Duty Truck Models
The Harbinger HC Series Cab Comes in All-Electric and Hybrid
Electric Sports Car Concepts
Lotus is Designing its 'Theory 1' EV with Three-Seat Design
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Smart Mobility Vehicles
The Strutt ev¹ Features Tech Pioneered for Autonomous Cars
Entertainment-Integrated Luxe Vans
Mercedes-Benz Introduces the Vision V with a Spacious Cabin
Morphing Ride Scooters
The Ather Redux Electric Scooter Transforms Interface to Match Rider Mode
Performance-Driven Slick Auto Models
Kia Spotlighted Three Models at an International Auto Show
Luxury Electric Van Concepts
Mercedes Vision V offers a first-class travel experience on wheels
Angular Otherworldly Off-Road SUVs
The Hyundai Crater Concept is Compact and Futuristic
Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts
Hyundai Draws Inspiration from Its Electric Subcompact SUV
Student-Focused Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Rides
HopSkipDrive Expands Its Service in 10 Areas
Blade-Like eVTOLs
MOSTAVIO MX1 is a Single-Seat eVTOL Concept Defined by Angular Geometry
Autonomous Electric Microbuses
MOIA And Uber Began Testing Its ID. Buzz Microbuses In Los Angeles
Retro Electric Concepts
The Stellar Reboot Imagines Hyundai’s 1980s Sedan for a Digital Future
Exploratory Off-Road Vehicle Concepts
Genesis Has Revealed the Rugged X Skorpio Concept
AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions
LG Sets Its Sights on the Future of Mobility
Winter Sport Rideshare Services
Uber Ski Helps Skiers Get a Ride to the Slopes and More
Vehicle-Focused Consolidated Computing Platform
aiMotive and LG Debut a Auto Computing Platform
Automobile Design Communities
WA COMMUNITY Connects Enthusiasts To Share Car Design Ideas
Micro Camper Concept Vans
Toyota Kayoibako-K Envisions Self-Driving Mobile Storefront & Adventure
Electric Public Transportation Expansions
The Higer New V Series Launch in the Phillipines
Modernized Specialized Transport Services
Transport for Greater Manchester Partners with Via
Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts
Buick Electra Orbit Reimagines Jet‑style Design for Electric Future
Lie-Flat Night Bus Seats
Twiliner Reimagines European Night Travel with Hotel-Grade Sleeping Seats
Electric Off-Road Concepts
The Elevated Velocity Concept Previews Cadillac’s Off-Road EV Vision
Home-Connected Vehicle Concepts
The Sharp LDK+ Concept Has a Projector and Table Inside
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Self-Driving Shuttle Service Deployments
Beep Announces Two Forthcoming Deployments of Its Service
Car Seat-Inserted Chairs
Toyota Seat Chair Concept Converts Vehicle Seating into a Desk Setup
All-Electric Pope Vehicles
Pope Francis Introduces a New Popemobile by Mercedes-Benz
High-Performance Electric Hypercar Prototypes
Kosmera Presents Two Concept Vehicles at CES 2026
Surf and Track Hatchbacks
MINI and Deus Ex Machina Unveil Bold Surf and Racing Concept Cars
Pre-Production Vehicle Milestones
Faraday Future & Faraday X Mark a Milestone for the FX Super One
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Efficient Charging Solutions
TESSAN Showcased a Slew of Its Performance-Focused Products at CES
Electric Sports Car Concepts
Chevrolet's California Corvette Concept Revives West Coast Nostalgia
Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks
The Toyota Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept Will Be at SEMA 2025
Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes
The Acticycle Fuses Elements of a Car and a Bike Together
Elevated Private Train Accommodations
Nox Presents an Ambitious Vision for European Travel
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Airport Commuting Programs
Lyft and United Partner for Rewards and Experiences
In-Car Gaming Systems
Volkswagen Will Feature AirConsole's Video Games in its Vehicles
Sustainability-Focused Scooter Campaigns
iScooter Has Initiated Its Annual Black Friday Campaign
AI Autocycle Workspaces
Will.i.am Trinity EV Reimagines Commuting as a Single-Seat Ai Workspace
Battery Electric Vehicle Lines
Iveco Group Highlights Commitment to Diverse Energy Solutions
Futuristic Grand Tourers
Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept Previews a Bold Direction for Mobility
Revived Brutalist Coupes
ŠKoda 1000 Mbx Concept Reinterprets 1960s Design Through Angular Form
Sustainable Transportation System Concepts
Xiqiao Wang Designed the Eco-Friendly TREO Concept
Discounted Rideshare Partnerships
Lyft and NerdWallet Collaborated on a Limited-Time Promotion
Pampering Rideshade Cars
Bliss x Alto Teamed Up to Create a Custom Passenger Princess Car
Three-Row Electric SUVs
Subaru Unveils the Getaway SUV Model at the Official NY Auto Show
In-Car Coat Hanger Concepts
BKID co Designs a Multi Hanger Concept to Use in the Car
Auto-Focused Research Platforms
Ammaar's Toyota Vacaville Debuts 2026 Toyota Hybrid Command Center
Urban-Focused Vehicle Lines
SOUEAST Showcases Its Broader Travel+ Ecosystem Strategy
Corporate Ride-Hailing Features
Bolt Launches Hopp for Business in the Greater Toronto Area
Tiered Office Incentive Programs
Superhuman Launches the Ways of Working Program