A lot of people do not love public transit, but several services are determined to make cars, subways and even airplanes places where singles can connect and possibly even find romance.
Many singles work long hours and find it difficult to connect with new people outside of work, but if you can’t cut back your work hours for a better work/life balance, there are ways to interject dating into your daily commute to and from work. In some big cities especially, engaging a stranger in a conversation in public is not always appreciated, but these apps, installations and special vehicles are meant to break the tension and make conversation easy.
Within the last year, the Koi-Yamagata, Ekawasaki and Tsubojiri train stations in Japan have been transformed with benches and hot pink decorations with the purpose of helping to inspire romance. These dater-aiding forms of transport are popping up all over the world, including the 'Love Carriages' in Prague, which were specifically introduced to help singles mingle.
12 Love-Inspiring Transport Services
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Romance-Inducing Benches
The East Japan Railway Company's Love Love Bench Brings People Together
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Gay Car Blogs
Stick Shift by Vanity Fair
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Pink Train Date Locations
The Koi-Yamagata Station Has Been Renovated for a Train Station Date
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In-Flight Flirting Services
Virgin America Makes Canoodling Easier by Joining the Mile-High Club
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In-Flight Networking Apps
Virgin America's Here on Biz App Connects Travellers in the Sky
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Car Pool Dating Services
Carpooling.com Brings Together Commuters in Europe to Lower CO2
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Flirtatious In-Flight Apps
The Wingman App Might Get You Mile-High Certified
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Morbidly Romantic Cartoon Ads
The Dumb Ways to Valentine Campaign Encourages Safety on the Holiday
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Amorous Auto Trek Ads
The 2014 Chevy Super Bowl Commercial Stars an Eligible Bachelor
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Bittersweet Canine Auto Ads
This Citroen Car Commercial Shows Two Dogs in Love
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Romantic Train Hand Straps
JR East Set Up Heart-Shaped Hand Straps on Trains for Valentines
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Singles-Only Subway Cars
Prague Hopes to Reduce Peoples' Difficulty Dating with 'Love Carriages'
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Fashionably Feminine Bicycles
The Fluxa Bike by Callie Clark Accommodates Stylish Outfits
Reality Show-Inspired Ads
'Nei Tuoi Panni' is a Campaign with Real Clients
Urban Graffiti Tours
Guerrilla Marketing Campaign Makes Graffiti Legal
Crabby Concept Coupes
The Citroen Ccrab Looks like a Car and Moves like a Crustacean
Futuristic Amphibious Autos
The Urban Pod is Evolved For Modern Metropolitan Transportation
Luxury Countryside Train Tours
JR East is Offering a First-Class Tour of the Japanese Countryside
Bizarrely Re-Imagined Pop Star Blogs (UPDATE)
Furby Living Depicts Famous Musicians as Furbies
Playful Anime-Inspired Trains
The Pokemon Train Will Bring a Smile to Your Pokemaster Kids' Faces
Romance-Inducing Benches
The East Japan Railway Company's Love Love Bench Brings People Together
Sleek Lumber-Clad Cruisers
The Citroen Origin Combines Old and New Aesthetics into a Swift Design
Subtly Moving Auto Ads
These Cinemagraphs Promote the Creativity of the Citroen DS5
Innovative Reorienting EVs
The MONO Electric Vehicle Would Improve the State of Urban Traffic
Anti-Theft Bicycle IDs
Cycling Boom's Tagging System Discourages Thieves from Stealing Bikes
Social Media Airports
The Virgin America San Francisco Terminal Checks-In on Foursquare & Facebook
Bike-Promoting Community Companies
'Get Cycling' is a Social Enterprise Promoting a Healthy Life
Early Riser Infographics
Funders and Founders' Graphic Highlights Execs That Wake Up Early
Crane-Powered Book Repositories
The James B. Hunt Library bookBot is a Robotic Delivery Service
Web-Browser Billboards
New Zealand Company Metservice Created this Clever Billboard Advertisement
Internet Love Lingo Infographics
This Chart Explores How Online Dating Language Affects Your Odds
Charitably Fashionable City Cars
The Citroen DS3 Cabrio L'Uomo Vogue Benefits Women's Charities
All-Timber Canopy Buildings
The Swatch Headquarters by Shigeru Ban Architects is Rustic
Energy-Generating Subway Station Floors
East Japan Railway Harvests Power from Commuters
Gorilla Perfume Scents
These Naturally Complex Sprays by Lush Change as You Wear Them
Smarty Pants Vending Tech
The Intelligent Vending Machine Puts Knowledge to Good Use
Single Artist Dating Sites
deviantHEART is the World's First Dating Site for Artists
In-Flight Flirting Services
Virgin America Makes Canoodling Easier by Joining the Mile-High Club
Posh Airline Attire
Banana Republic Designs Virgin America Uniforms for a Fresh New Look
Millionaire Hashtag Competitions
The Esurance Post-Super Bowl Commercial Generated a Ton of Hype
Double-Duty Home Workstations
The Table for Two by Daniel Liss Expands to Accommodate Six
Interactive Romance Novels
Silkworlds by Boyd Multerer Brings Video Gaming to a Different Market
Inappropriate Dating Service Billboards
Cougar Life Has a Controversial Ad on Sunset Blvd. in L.A.
Vending Machine Advisors
These Japanese Recommendation Vending Machines Cure Indecisiveness
Adventurous Beer Drinker Ads
The 2014 Bud Light Super Bowl Ad is Full of Celebs and Surprises
Suave Dating Tip Infographics
GroomU Gives Essential Advice on Dating for Gentlemen
Car Pool Dating Services
Carpooling.com Brings Together Commuters in Europe to Lower CO2
Couples Only Vending Machines
Coke's Invisible Vending Machine Doesn't Reveal Itself for Singles
Ideal Female Romance Infographics
Meetmoi.com Compiles a List of Female Dating Preferences
Celebrity Parody Beer Ads
Anna Kendrick Lends a Helping Hand in This Newcastle Brown Ale Ad
Social Dating Apps
The 'Avalable' Dating App is Like a Social Network for Those Looking for Love
Celeb Grammar Cops
Red Balloon Helps School Children Correct Errors in Celebrity Tweets
Female-Marketed Mobile Dating Apps
'Swoon' Updates to Cater for the Way Girls Look for Dates
Choosy Bear Yogurt Ads
The Chobani Super Bowl 2014 Ad Stars a Health-Conscious Grizzly
Sustainable Car Hires
GUTSi Executive Transfer Offers Transportation in the United Kingdom
Futuristic Carbon-Fiber Cars
The New Aston Martin 'Vanquish' Commercial is Mind Blowing
Roommate Privacy Alert Apps
Clorox' Sock-It App Acts Like a Virtual Sock on the Door
Anonymous STD Assessment Apps
STDTriage Enables Health Diagnosis Through Anonymous Photos
Low-Slung Concept Racers
The Citroen Maglev is Designed to Tear up the Track and the Sky
Heroic Car Commercials
This Hyundai Super Bowl Ad Shows the Life-Saving Features of the Genesis
Hybrid Canine Car Ads (UPDATED)
The 2014 Audi Super Bowl Ad Steers Clear of Compromises
Long-Distance Gift Apps
Jifiti Lets Users Scan Physical Barcodes and Send Voucher Gifts
Edible Purse Commercials
The ICC 'Model Eats Designer Bag' Commercial is Hilarious
Facebook Hookup Apps
The Bang With Friends App Turns Platonic Relationships into Something More
Drive-Thru Teddy Bear Pranks
This Drive-Thru Prank Features a Teddy Bear Trying to Find Love
Villainous Auto Ads
This Jaguar Super Bowl Spot Highlights the Car's Dark Side
Comic Character Football Anthems
MetLife Stadium Has Peanuts Characters Kick Off the Super Bowl
Socially Responsible Marketing Solutions
Eighty2degrees is Sustainability-Driven Graphic Design
Canine Car Shop Ads
The 'Slow Bark' CarMax Ad is Made for the Puppy Bowl
Niche Hook-Up Services
Jaime Neely Explores Some of the Internet's Most Unique Dating Services
Nostalgic Sitcom Yogurt Ads (UPDATE)
The 2014 Oikos Super Bowl Ad Reunites the Cast of Full House
Catchy Airplane Safety Musicals
The Virgin America New Safety Video Will Get You Dancing
Applauding Auto Shop Ads
The Slow Clap Super Bowl Ad from CarMax Celebrates Its Consumers
Triple Threat Romance Apps
Three’s Company When it Comes to the 3nder App
Motorized Rally Car Artworks
The Citroen DS3 Rally Diorama Celebrates 21 Rally Titles
Musical Condiment Commercials
The 2014 Heinz Super Bowl Ad Will Make You Clap Along
Computer Love Story Parodies
This 'Her' Parody Shows a Love Affair with Clippy the Paperclip
Affection-Encouraging Apps
The Valentine Kiss App Rewarded Smoochers on February 14th
Suspenseful Canine Car Ads
This Audi Super Bowl Ad Teaser Promises a Big Surprise on Game Day
Kooky Musical Cartoon Ads
Three Legged Legs Animates Characters for Method Cleaners
Emergency Flower Boxes
This Stunt Provided Valentine’s Day Flowers for Love at First Sight
Comically Formulaic Car Commercials
This Volkswagen Game Day Teaser Aims to Perfect Super Bowl Ads
Thrifty Furnishing Infographics
Learn How to Decorate on a Budget With This Handy Chart
Cinematic Breakup Videos
POYKPAC's Movie Title Breakup Has a Couple Dramatically End It
Post-Passing Apple Airplanes
The Virgin America Steve Jobs Plane Features the CEO's Epic Quote
Crowdsourced Dating Apps
Lauren Mccarthy's Dating Experience Utilizes the Capabilities of the Web
Friend-Revealing Hookup Apps
The 'Bang with Friends' Mobile App Helps Friends Discretely Connect
Continent-Crossing Car Ads
The Citroen C3 Paris-Rome Commercial Visualizes its Fuel Efficiency
Infectious Safety Music Videos
Virgin America's Safety Video Will Get You Into the Groove
Parodic Sci-Fi Slow Songs
This Star Trek Slow Jam Shows a Sensual Spock’s Smooth Moves
Safe Bike Route Apps
Ride the City Finds the Shortest and Safest Routes for Cyclists
Social Media Matchmaking Apps
'Would Love 2' is a Flirty and Discreet Facebook Dating App
Reality-Mimicking Dating Apps
Zepeel is an Online Dating App That Requires Real-Time Video Bios
Stranded Puppet Car Commercials
The Big Game Trailer by Toyota Features The Muppets in Trouble
Corporate Social Media Regulators
Muffle Guard Lets Companies Monitor Unpublished Online Content
Morning Coffee Subscriptions
CupsTelAviv Provides Free Coffee to Members in Participating Venues
Free Facebook Flights
Seven Major Airlines Team Up to Provide Free In-Flight Facebook for February
CO2 Reduction Rides
Carbon Voyage Fosters Collaborative Consumption Transportation in London, UK
Bribery-Based Dating Apps
The Carrot Dating App Uses an Incentive-Based System to Score Dates
Mile High Club Kits
Essential Tools of the Trade for Fans of Naughty Inflight Fun
Chocolate Bathing Experiences
Japan's Yunessun Spa Resort Lets Visitors Take a Chocolate Bath
Hybrid Canine Car Ads
This Audi Commercial Builds Suspense for Its Upcoming Super Bowl Ad
Transportation Industry-Sustaining Loans
Own Your Own Boda Serves Taxi Drivers in Uganda
Crocheted Public Transit
The L Train Yarn Bomb by London Kaye Takes a Valentine's Day Theme
Sport-Crazed Gaming Apps
The Fandium App Puts Pictures, Tweets and Scores All in One Place
Beastly Booze Books (UPDATE)
An Illustrated Guide to Cocktails Incorporates Cute Animal Artwork