Companies are infusing Beacon technology, also known as iBeacon, into various transportation methods to allow travelers to simplify their means of transit. iBeacon translates well into the sector of transportation by allowing consumers convenient ways to fill up on gas, find parking, fly and stay safe while on the move.
Beacon technology helps companies send consumers push notifications based on their habits. In the realm of transportation Beacon becomes extremely useful in helping drivers use Bluetooth to find cabs and locate nearby inexpensive places to park as well as stay informed about transit updates. Beacon helps to keep consumers stay connected to their mods of travel in order to ensure that their journey is safe and hassle-free.
20 Beacon Transportation Innovations
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Smartphone-Controlled Cars
The Remote Control Range Rover Sport is Made for James Bond
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Computer-Controlled Car Prototypes
Siemens Electric Cars Could Function as Computers on Wheels
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Public Transit Beacons
Google's Eddystone Revolutionizes Bus Technology in Portland
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Airport Navigation Beacons
The FlyBeacon App Helps Emirates Customers Find Their Gate
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Automotive Sales Beacons
Ford is Revving Up Its Retail Sales Technology with Beacons
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Driver Safety Beacons
'Blackspot Beacons' Function as a Portable Safety Device for Roads
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Augmented Reality Airport Apps
'Mumbai T2' Uses AR for Mumbai International Airport Navigation
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Car-Feedback Smartphone Apps
Automatic App Uses iBeacon Technology to Make Driving More Convenient
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Powerfully Connected Cars
The 2015 Dodge Viper SRT Has a Dedicated Data Connection
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Passengers-Guiding Airport Beacons
This App Uses Beacons to Improve the Passenger Experience
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Enhanced Safety Crosswalks
The 'Hawk' Pedestrian Crosswalk Modifies Signals for Drivers
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Beacon Airport Navigation
The indoo.rs Indoor Navigation at SFO Helps Blind Travelers Get Around
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Beacon-Enabled Airports
Miami International Airport Has Integrated the Tech in a World's First
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Interactive Airport Mapping Systems
This Indoor Navigation App is Designed to Simplify Air Travel
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Blind-Assisting Subway Beacons
The wayfindr System Guides the Blind Through London's Subway System
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Beacon Airport Assistance
British Airways Implements Beacon Technologies in Heathrow Airport
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Connected Transport Buses
The Smart Public Transport Buses Use iBeacon Technology
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Digital Yacht Apps
The Boat Beacon App is Reliable and Effective
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Immersive Virtual Reality Cars
Ford's Immersive Vehicle Environment Generates a 3D Car
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Cab Credit Beacon Beams
This Taxi App Lets You Broadcast Your Referral Code to Those Around You
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Car-Educating Beacon Technology
The Inner Geek Beacon App Delivers Information About Vehicles
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In-Flight Internet Apps
The SITA OnAir Travel Wi-Fi App Embraces Terminal and Aircraft Beacons
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App-Connected Car Trackers
Zubie Keeps Tabs on Driving Habits and Automotive Health
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Airport Navigation Apps
United Airlines' App Now Includes a Beacon-Powered Airport Map
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Self-Driving Mini-Trucks
The US Marine Corps is Developing a Fully Autonomous Mini-Truck
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Fashion Designer Cars
The Paul Smith Land Rover Defender Sports 27 Different Paint Colors
Elongated Jeep Concepts
The Kahn Design Land Rover Defender Flying Huntsman is as Long as Its Name
Special Operation SUVs
The Range Rover Autobiography Black Features a Gun Cabinet
Augmented Auto Eyewear
The MINI Augmented Vision Improves Driving Capabilities
Captivating Fan Experiences
A Series of Wasserman Interactive NFL Experiences Hit London
Luxury Apocalypse Autos
Khaled Alkayed Turned a Speedy Maybach Exelero into a Zombie Car
Rugged Concept Campers
The Marq Land Rover Defender is Versatile and Efficient
Extravagant Automotive Phones
The Bentley Vertu Signature Touch Luxury Phone Costs $11,000
Wearable Adhesive Beacons
The Versatile Estimote Stickers Connect Everyday Objects to Smartphones
POV Drones
The PowerUp FPV Paper Airplane Drone Allows You to Experience the Flight
Sign Language Eateries
Signs Restaurant in Toronto is Meant to Create Jobs for Deaf Individuals
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Vehicle
The Combat Guard by Israeli Military is Fast and Defensive
Autonomous Dinosaur Toys
WowWee's Robot Dinosaur Takes Cues from Beacon Technology
Powerfully Fast Cars
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the Fastest Production Sedan Ever
Airplane Rooftop Farms
'JetBlue' Now Grows the Blue Potatoes That it Uses for Its Chips at JFK
Ultra-Long Range Airplanes
The New Airbus A350-900 Will Service 19-Hour Direct Flights
Airport Shopping Markets
This Conceptual Airport Market Focuses on Experiential Dining
Luxury Plane Memberships
This Luxurious Residence is Giving Homeowners Time on a Private Jet
Limited Edition Jeep Models
The Land Rover Defender Celebration Series Honors a Lasting Legacy
Augmented-Reality Driving Goggles
The New Glasses from BMW Allow Drivers to See Through Their Car
Energetic Airport Makeovers
London's Luton Airport Recently Received a Pastel-Hued Rebrand
Digital Reading Stations
PressPad Lounge Loans Digital Magazines to Mobile Devices
Smartphone-Controlled Cars
The Remote Control Range Rover Sport is Made for James Bond
Vibrating Visually-Impaired Footwear
The Lechal Initiative Helps the Blind Feel their Direction
Experiential Coffee Bars
The Roastery and Tasting Room Provides an Interactive Coffee Journey
Vision-Enhancing Car Mirrors
The 'Worldview Mirror' Helps to Optimize Driving Visibility
Facial Recognition Walking Canes
The XploR Cane Helps the Blind Track Down Family and Friends
Custom Shopping Map Apps
ParknShop x Beacon Technology is a Useful Shopping App Concept
Face-Planting Travel Pillows
This Unusual Face Pillow Lets Flyers Sleep Without Having to Recline
Airport Navigation Beacons
The FlyBeacon App Helps Emirates Customers Find Their Gate
Stylish Flight Fashion Charts
This Infographic Showcases the Different Flight Attendant Styles
Large Scale Green Communities
This Plan Proposes the Largest Green Roof in the World
Airline Stalking Apps
Quicket Allows You to Spy on Your Seatmate
Open Source Beacons
Google's Eddystone is an Open BLE Beacon Format That Can Communicate Privately
Shareable Air Travel Beacons
The Common-Use Beacon Registry Lets Airports Share Beacon Data
Retail Beacon Platforms
The GPShopper App & In-Store Beacons Enhance Retail Engagement
Bag-Tracking Beacons
BeeQyn is a Smart Luggage Tracker That Keeps Travelers Informed
URL-Sending Beacons
The Blesh Physical Web Beacon Makes Smart Object Interaction Seamless
Supercharged Limousine Autos
The Futuristic QUANT e-Sportlimousine Comes With Scissor Doors
Bionic Eye Implants
Second Sight's Argus II Gives The Gift of Vision to the Blind
Solar-Powered Beacons
Fujitsu's Newest Proximity Technology is Powered by the Sun
Vibrant Airline Birthday Campaigns
The easyJet 20th Birthday Campaign Looks Back on Trips Taken
Sight-Sharing Apps
Be My Eyes is a Crowdsourced Video Chat that Helps Blind Individuals
Witty Green Car Ads
This Honda Print Ad Shows That Its Green Car is the Greenest of All
Interactive Fashion Retail
Macy's Latest Announcement Expands of their iBeacon Retail Concept
Analytical Retail Beacons
Shaftsbury Square's Use of iBeacon Tech Also Offers Feedback for Shops
Beacon Treasure Hunts
Australia's Bendigo Marketplace Hosts Hi-Tech Family Scavenger Hunts
Beacon-Based Photo Apps
The Droppie App Uses Beacon Technology to Share Images Based on Location
Blind Reading Devices
The Digital Reading System Translates Documents for the Visually Impaired
Ballpark Beacons
These Major League Baseball Beacons Enhance the Ballpark Experience
Flagship British Vehicles
The Range Rover SVAutobiography is Land Rover's Most Luxurious Offering
Gallery-Style Conference Rooms
Starlab's Innovation Center is Inspired by Its Luxury Hotels
Kid Lift Apps
This Child Transportation Service Gets Your Kids Home Safe When You Can't Be There
360-Degree Airplane Viewers
The Virgin America Airbus 320 Can Be Seen Using Google Street View
Passengers-Guiding Airport Beacons
This App Uses Beacons to Improve the Passenger Experience
Typographic Crash Ads
Fiat's Texting and Driving Ads Show Fatal Text Messages
Interactive Braille Tablets
The Tactalis Tablet is the Innovative Tablet That Touches Back
Co-Working Rental Apps
The Croissant App Uses Beacons to Book Co-Working or Coffee Shop Spaces
Colorful Beacon Apps
The LookFor App Turns Phones into Colorful Light Sources to Find Friends
Beacon Airport Navigation
The indoo.rs Indoor Navigation at SFO Helps Blind Travelers Get Around
Revitalizing Travel Kits
These Herbal Care Packages are Stuffed with Organic Travel Essentials
Autonomous Navigating Cars
The PSA Peugeot Citroen Can Hit the Motorway On Its Own
Beacon-Enabled Airports
Miami International Airport Has Integrated the Tech in a World's First
Bluetooth Networking Apps
Surf Labs' LiNK App Uses Beacon Technology for Networking
Beacon-Embedded Mannequins
The Westfield Ted Baker Store Introduces Location-Based Technology
Alcoholic Beacon Apps
Remy Martin's Futur Heritage App Delivers Specifically Crafted Cocktails
Public Accessibility Beacons
TFL's Bluetooth Beacons Help the Blind Navigate London's Underground
Mobile Payment Beacons
South Africa's SnapScan Service is Offered by Over 40 Merchants
Architectural Auto Events
Land Rover's Car Showcase Pairs Its Vehicles with Modern Houses
Multifunctional Urban Parks
Mexico City Will Transform Its Busiest Road Into an Urban Park
Pet Adoption Beacon Ads
The Adoption Campaign Uses Location-Based Tech to Increase Awareness
Rainbow Floors
Street Artist Hot Tea Transforms the Roosevelt Island Pool into a Colorful Canvas
Beacon-Embracing Stadiums
AT&T Stadium is Using Beacons to Upgrade the Spectator Experience
Blind-Assisting Subway Beacons
The wayfindr System Guides the Blind Through London's Subway System
Explosive Wines Labels
These War-Themed ‘NUKE’ Wines are Produced in a Radioactive Vast Carver
Audio-Visual Walking Aids
Hi-Tech Cane Attachment Helps the Blind Navigate Through Indian Streets
Beacon Airport Assistance
British Airways Implements Beacon Technologies in Heathrow Airport
Connected Transport Buses
The Smart Public Transport Buses Use iBeacon Technology
Automotive Pizza Payments
Pizza Hut May Soon Let Customers Pay for a Pizza Through Their Cars
Asymmetrical Mosaic Staircases
This Pedestrian Hub in Brazil is Also a Form of Street Architecture
Pedestrian Safety Beacons
O2's 'Watch Out' Beacons Improve Crosswalk Safety
Ad-Transmitting Beacons
The NFL's Beacon Network Sends Fans Personalized Ads
3D Printed Cars
The Local Motors Strati 3D Car Was Printed In 44 Hours Flat
Passport-Scanning Travel Apps
United Airlines' App Makes Plane Travel That Much Easier
Portable Eye Examination Kits
The 'Peek' is a Fast and Portable Eye Exam Kit
Beacon-Fitted Cricket Stadiums
London's Kia Oval Uses Beacon Technology to Engage With Fans
Personalized Bank Beacons
St. George Bank Greets Customers Through Smartphones and Tablets
Washroom-Locating Beacons
Levi's Stadium's Beacons Help Fans Find Washrooms, Parking Spots & More
Beacon Winery Tours
Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico's App Leads Italian Wine Tours with Beacons
Automated Personal Beacons
Signul is a Beacon System That Streamlines Daily Tasks
Travel Upgrade Games
Air France's Airline Marketing Stunt Had Travelers Compete for Better Seats
City-Linking Pedestrian Bridges
The Liberty Bridge Would Link Manhattan and Jersey City
Car Monitoring Devices
Fixd Sends Smartphone Notifications When Something's Wrong With Your Car
Smart Home Beacons
Airfy is a Beacon Home System to Make Your Home More Intelligent
Cab Credit Beacon Beams
This Taxi App Lets You Broadcast Your Referral Code to Those Around You
Battery-Less Beacons
Ifinity's 'AirBeacons' Are Powered By Electromagnetic Waves
Reassuring Flight Apps
ANA's Takeoff Mode App Quells the Fear of Flying
Hi-Tech Safety Sashes
This App-Connected LED Safety Light Improves Road Safety
Airport Navigation Apps
United Airlines' App Now Includes a Beacon-Powered Airport Map
Flight Advisor Apps
Hopper Analyses Flight Prices and Tells You the Best Time to Book
Collegiate Sports Beacon Programs
The Ole Miss Football Team is Using iBeacon Technology
Phone-Charging Car Ads
VW's Mobile Car Ad Cleverly Promotes the Electric e-Golf with an App
Biofuel-Powered Planes
United Airlines Flights Will Run on Eco Fuel Made from Food Scraps & Waste
Garage Opener Apps
This Garage Door Opener App is Controlled Securely by Beacon Technology
Self-Driving Mini-Trucks
The US Marine Corps is Developing a Fully Autonomous Mini-Truck
Targeted Hockey Campaigns
This Sport Marketing Campaign Led Hockey Fans to Parties and Prizes
Staff-Tracking Beacon Applications
Chaotic Moon Uses Proximity Technology to Monitor Their Interns
Location-Based Ads
Microsoft Wraps Beacon-Enabled Advertising Around Its Retail Stores
Amusement Park Beacons
Canvas' Crowd Management Beacons Aim to Reduce Theme Park Lines
Brooklyn Basketball Beacons
The Brooklyn Nets Are Using Beacon Technology to Improve Fan Access
Pothole-Detecting Cars
The Jaguar Land Rover Pothole Alert System Will Detect & Share Road Blocks
Telecom Airline Partnerships
Global Eagle Entertainment Offers In-Flight Connectivity with Orange
Air Travel Beacons
AirIT's Latest Innovation Platform Enhances Passenger Experience
Travelling Compass Apps
The Trip Compass App Will Help You Move Around Without Getting Lost
Evolved Hybrid Vehicles
Volkswagen's New Tiguan Vehicle Features Highly Evolved Styling
Musical Safety Beacons
'Safetify' Improves the Safety of Pedestrians Listening to Music
Phone-Tracking Airport Beacons
This Technology Uses Smartphones to Estimate Wait Times
Scenic Landmark Walkways
The Goods Line is a Walkway Occupying an Old Train Track Route
Cloud-Based Airport Beacons
This Beacon Management System Reduces It Overhead
Citywide Pedestrian Festivals
This Parisian Holiday Will Be a Car-Free Day for the Whole City
Machine Gun-Firing Airplanes
The F-35A Lightning II Can Fire Machine Guns While Airborne
Rehabilitative Finance Partnerships
Barclays Bank, DEC and UNICEF Team Up to Help Former Addicts
Pothole-Detecting Car Systems
Jaguar Land Rover's Pothole Alert Identifies Wretched Potholes
Electric Button Brakes
This Electric Parking Brake Can Help Improve Car Braking Systems