Some of the March 2017 transportation ideas like Bluetooth bus tickets, voice-activated vehicle controls and high-flying ridesharing services might seem like future innovations, but many of these concepts are already in practice.
Across the globe, transportation companies are experimenting with new ways to improve service for passengers. For instance, a taxi company in Japan is now training its drivers to anticipate the needs of pregnant travelers and Uber is now offering full-day ridesharing services in India. One of the most forward-thinking transportation concepts is the Sky2Go drone, which imagines that people would be able to picked up and dropped off without ever having to idle in city traffic.
Some are now speculating that the traditional dashboard may become obsolete, since smart windshields will be able to carry out all of the necessary functions in response to vocal commands.
Top 40 Transportation Trends in March
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Versatile Camping Trailers
The TAXA 'TigerMoth' Trailer Designs Pack Ample Space and Utilities
39
Heavy-Duty Expedition Vehicles
Bliss Mobil's Campers are Perfect for Traveling to Remote Areas
38
Flying Rideshare Drones
The 'Sky2Go' Passenger Drones Avoid Traffic and Cut Commute Times
37
Avant-Garde SUVs
The Range Rover Velar is a Style-Focused Land Rover Model
36
Solar Cell-Topped Catamarans
The Solar Dream Catamaran Boat is an Eco-Friendly Vessel
35
Speedy Low-Voltage Supercars
The Quant '48Volt' Electric Sport Car Has a Top Speed of 300 km/h
34
Three-Wheeled Go-Kart Toys
The Morgan EV3 Junior is a Child-Sized Version of the EV3
33
Terrain-Conquering Snow Vehicles
This Conceptual Mountain Vehicle Drives Through Snow with Ease
32
Gorilla-Inspired Motorcycle Bikes
The 'Nazo' Motorcycle Leans Forward Like the Arms of a Gorilla
31
Interchangeable Cartridge Tires
The 'Green Hive' Car Tires Keep the Tread in Tip-Top Shape
30
VR Supercar Systems
This Mercedes Driving Simulation Puts Users Behind the Wheel of a Race Car
29
Futuristic Supercar Museum Buildings
The Lamborghini Museum Draws Inspiration from the Vehicles
28
VR Driverless Race Cars
The Volkswagen 300 Concept Race Car is Controlled via a VR Headset
27
Branded Consumer Sports Cars
The Aston Martin Vantage Red Bull Racing Edition is Customizable
26
Mobile Pizzeria Delivery Trucks
The Zume Pizza Food Delivery Truck Makes Pizza While Driving
25
Winter Traction Sand Containers
The 'Sand Caddy' Keeps Sand on Hand for Added Winter Traction
24
Alert Police Vehicles
Dodge Charger Pursuit Vehicles Come with the Officer Protection Package
23
Danger-Detecting Dash Cams
The 'Dride' Auto Dash Cam Records Drives and Warns of Problems
22
360-Degree Helmet Cameras
The 'Real720Helmet' Helmet Cam is Omnidirectional to Capture Everything
21
Escape Tool Car Chargers
The Ztylus Stinger Car Charger Adapter Breaks Windows and Cuts Seat Belts
20
LED-Mounted Concept Cars
The Citroen C-Aircross Hints at the French Automaker's Design Future
19
Zero-Emissions School Buses
The 'eLion' Electric School Bus Eliminates Diesel Emissions
18
Immersive Automotive Sound Systems
Ford and HARMAN's B&O PLAY System will Be in all Ford Vehicles
17
Versatile Bicycle Racks
Rhino-Rack's 'Hybrid Bike Carrier' Can Handle Any Type of Bike
16
Smart Car Customization Devices
The Macchina 'M2' Auto Interface Enables Enhanced Customization
15
Bluetooth Bus Tickets
The Keighley Bus Company is Now Testing the '662Pay' Mobile Ticketing System
14
Car Tire Snow Socks
The Shaddock Fishing Super Snow Socks Slip onto Existing Vehicle Tires
13
Dog Kennel Camping Vans
The 'Dogscamper' Family Camping Van Has a Modular Interior
12
Commercial-Sharing Chatbots
Kia's Messenger Bot Introduces Super Bowl Commercials in a New Way
11
Maternity Taxi Services
This Japanese Taxi Service Caters to the Needs of Pregnant Women
10
Live Stunt Driving Shows
'Fast & Furious Live' is an Arena Show Based on the Movie Franchise
9
Stationless Bike-Sharing Companies
The Ofo Bike-Sharing Firm has Expanded with Thousands of Bikes
8
Dealership Car Service Apps
The 'My Volkswagen' App Keeps Track of Multiple Vehicles
7
Voice-Activated Vehicle Controls
Hyundai's Blue Link App is Now Integrated with Amazon Alexa
6
Mobile Rental Car Payments
The Avis Budget Group Has Introduced Visa Checkout at Kiosks
5
Virtual Autonomous Vehicle Simulations
Udacity is Open Sourcing Its Virtual Driving Simulator
4
High-End Car Brand Colognes
The Bentley Momentum Cologne Collection is for Fans of the Brand
3
Full-Day Ridesharing Services
In India, Uber is Offering 'UberHire' for 12-Hour Cab Bookings
2
Thanksgiving Friendship Kits
IKEA and Uber Helped People Celebrate Thanksgiving with Friends
1
In-Car Gas Payments
Jaguar and Shell will Offer In-Car Payments Through the Dashboard Interface
Related Ideas
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Modular Customization Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Arrival ANT is Designed for London Streets
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad x NVIDIA Electric Bike is Ultra-Modern
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
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
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
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
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Woman-Focused E-Hailing Apps
Kgosigadi Rides is a Safe Transportation App for Women and Girls
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts
The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Features In-Wheel Motors
Car Rental Expanses
Uber Rent Launches in Canada for Convenient Car Rental Experience
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
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
Spacious Cargo-Carrying Robots
The Piaggio Fast Forward 'gitaplus' Carries Up to 40-Pounds
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Modular Shipping Trailer Drones
The Hyundai Trailer Drone is Hydrogen-Powered
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Music-Streaming Personal Robots
The gitamini Limited-Edition Shadow Black Has Built-In Bluetooth
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Virtual In-Car Tour Guides
Mercedes Launches Its New Voice-Activated 'Tourguide' Technology
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Royal Carriage Replicas
Uber is Making People Feel Like Royalty with Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
Driverless Robotaxis
Lyft Partners with Motional to Launch an Autonomous Taxi Called 'IONIQ 5'
Color-Changing Concept Cars
The BMW i Vision Dee Offers a Glimpse of the Future at CES 2023
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Emoting-Grille Car Concepts
BMW's I Vision Dee Concept Creates a Digitalized Driving Experience
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Rideshare Safety Features
Gridwise Partners with Bosch to Launch the RideCare Companion
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
Connected In-Car Gaming Apps
BMW Teamed up with AirConsole to Enhance its Infotainment Systems
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
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
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
Smart Drive Systems
Panasonic Automotive Updated its SkipGen Drive System with Assistants
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Pedicab Shuttle Services
Go By Bike is a First-Ever Large-Scale Pedicab Service
Automated Lane-Changing Car Features
GM Super Cruise Now Supports Handsfree Land Changes
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
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
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
AI Chatbot-Connected Vehicles
Volkswagen Will Be Integrating ChatGPT in Its New Vehicles
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks
Porsche and Vodafone Launched a 5G Hybrid Mobile Private Network
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
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
Eco-Friendly Navigation Features
Google Maps Allows Eco-Conscious Trip Planning
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Gender-Based Rideshare Features
Lyft's New Gender-Based Safety Feature is Available Across the US
Tow-Truck App Services
Lyft Launches a New Feature in the App to Schedule Maintainance
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks
This System Lets Drones Pick Up and Deliver Orders Efficiently
Intelligent Infotainment System Updates
Gm Will Move to a New Google Infotainment System for EVs
Vehicle-Focused App Updates
Tesla Launches a Powerful New Update for its Mobile App
All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts
Joby Aviation, Inc. Launches a New Aircraft for Passenger Service
Advanced Automobile Driver Assists
Ford's BlueCruise Feature Rolls Out as a Subscription Service
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
AV-Operated Airport Rides
Waymo Delivers the Robotaxis to Take Trips to the Phoenix Airport
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Accessible Charter Booking Apps
Aviation Marketplace FLYJETS Debuts a New Mobile App and Features
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
QR Code Travel Tickets
Delhi Metro Unveils QR Code-Based Paper Tickets for Metro Passengers
Mapping Car Battery Support
Google Maps Rolls Out Battery and Charging Support for Electric Cars
Updated Map-Navigation Apps
The Waze App is Implementing a Slew of New Updated Features
Driverless Airport Parking Services
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch Launch a New Service in Stuttgart
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
Privacy-Focused Uber Features
Uber Launches Industry-First Privacy Features
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Safety-Promoting Logistics Services
Drivewyze Debuts a Complimentary Service Dubbed Drivewyze Free
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Software-Defined Collaborative Vehicles
Google and Renault Work Together on a New Digital Car
Cloud-Based Vehicle Customizations
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils a Custom Car Configuration Feature
Real-Time Transit Updates
Moovit Users Can Now Track Transit Vehicles on the Map in Real Time
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Electric Truck Pilot Programs
Uber Freight Joins Forces with WattEV and CHEP
Astrologically-Influenced Driving Modes
Waze Adds New Personalized Options to Customize Your Drive
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Prescription Delivery Platforms
Uber Unveils Uber Health for Same-Day Prescription Deliveries
Electric Ride-Share Partnerships
Uber and Hertz are Making Electric Vehicles Accessible to Drivers
Autonomous Robot Taxis
Uber Partners with Motional to Become Completely Driverless by 2023
Aggregated EV Charging Apps
Stellantis Turns its EV Charging Technology into a Unified Business
Last Mile Delivery Enhancements
Oracle Taps Uber to Enhance its Uber Direct Delivery Service
Flexible User-Centric Rideshares
Careem Introduces Flexi Rides to Bolster its Market Presence
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Advanced Automotive Systems
Waze Gets its Own Built-in 'Renault' Car App for the First Time
Rideshare Security Features
Uber Announced a New Optional 'Audio Recording' Feature for Safety
Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
The InDrive Ride Hail Platform is Now Available in the Us
Protected Driver Selection Features
Lyft Lets Riders Select Who They'd Prefer Their Driver to Be
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Anti-Skimming Gas Pump Platforms
The Relay Payments Platform is Arriving at Pilot Travel Locations
Swedish Electric Road Highways
Trafikverket is Leading a Project to Charge EVs Whilst Driving
Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools
Uber is Altering its App for The Safety Tools in One Place
In-App Flight Booking Features
Uber Will be Launching Flight Functions in the UK Soon
Weather-Metric Robot Taxis
Waymo's Robotaxis Have a New Metric for Better Weather Intuition
Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies
Honda Sensing Technology Will Come Standard by 2030
Electric Vehicle Holiday Updates
Tesla Unveils its New Steam Integration for its Model S and X
Electric Ride Share Apps
Uber Intorudces Comfort Electric to Vancouver