October 2017 transportation trends reveal branded fast food initiatives, as well as continued innovations in the emerging industry of autonomous cars.
An example of the former is Burger King's branded bus that was created to promote the brand's first-ever location just outside of Brussels, Belgium. The branded bus was created in a collaboration with the transport company De Lijn, and offered free rides to the Burger King location in Auderghem.
An example of the latter is Semcon's 'Born to Drive' Initiative which turns standard cars into autonomous delivery vehicles. The initiative is yet to be introduced to the market and is currently in its prototype phase, but the software created to turn standard cars into autonomous ones includes the improvement of sensors and smart systems that are found in many modern cars.
Top 40 Transportation Trends in October
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Off-Grid Camper Vans
The Winnebago Revel Packs Everything for Short or Extended Trips
39
Hybridized Luxury Vessels
This Dynamiq Superyacht Brings Porsche's Auto Designs to the Seas
38
Triple-Row Tech-Laden SUVs
The BMW Concept X7 iPerformance Offers Exceptional Luxury and Style
37
Driver-Connected Vehicles
The Volvo Care Concept Car Accommodates Employee Needs
36
Battery-Boosted Luxury Yachts
This Electric Luxury Yacht is Powered By BMW Batteries
35
Inflatable Travel Bags
FREITAG's 'ZIPPELIN' is a Lightweight Travel Bag That Can Be Pumped
34
Furnished City Campaigns
IKEA's Wonderful Everyday Tour Shares Delights in Unexpected Places
33
Home-Connected Car Concepts
The Renault Symbioz Meshes With the Modern Connected Home
32
Futuristic Carsharing Concepts
The Smart Vision EQ Concept EV is Self-driving and All-electric
31
Electric Solar-Powered RVs
Dethleffs' 'e.home' is an Electric RV Covered in Thin-Film Solar Cells
30
Barnstorming Electric SUVs
The Hummer H1 Offers Beastly & Eco-Friendly Performance In One Package
29
Unconstrained Virtual Sports Cars
The Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo Imagines Tomorrow's Sports Car
28
Pharmaceutical Vending Machines
CVS Pharmacy is Launching a Wellness-Focused Convenience Machine
27
Stylishly Modified Electric Vehicles
The Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 is Sporty and Speedy
26
Induction Charging Electric Vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA Offers Ample Charging Options
25
Autonomous Delivery Car Platforms
This Service Turns Normal Cars Into Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
24
Seniors-Shuttling Autonomous Cars
This Rural Driverless Shuttle Bus Trial Transports the Elderly
23
Miniature Electric Cars
Mini Used 3D Printing to Realize the 'Mini Electric Concept'
22
Sedan-Inspired Bicycles
This Aluminum Frame Bicycle Celebrates BMW's All-New Sedan
21
Aggressive Off-Road Trucks
The Shelby Raptor Combines Ruggedness and All-American Automotive Style
20
Turbocharged Hatchback Cars
The Renault Megane R.S. Blends Compact Looks With Big-Time Performance
19
Rugged Off-Road SUVs
The Land Rover Discovery SVX Blends Durability With Luxury
18
Cyclist-Detecting Sedans
This Turbocharged Sedan Keeps An Eye On Pedestrians and Cyclists
17
Gargantuan Electric Dump Trucks
This Komatsu Truck is the World's Biggest Electric Vehicle
16
Proactive Self-Driving SUVs
The Audi Elaine Can Drive Itself to Parking Spots Without Your Help
15
Eco-Friendly Luxury Sedans
The Mercedes S-Class Is Now Available With A Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
14
Trailblazing Electric Buses
The Catalyst E2 Max Boasts the Largest Range Of Any Electric Vehicle
13
Incentivized Cycling Apps
The Biklio App Offers Discounts & Rewards to Consistent Cyclists
12
Potently Elegant Vehicles
This New Audi Wagon Offers Turbocharged Performance In a Stylish Package
11
Autonomous Rideshare Services
Lyft and Drive.ai are Offering a New Way for People to Get Around
10
Galvanized Gas-Electric Crossovers
This Honda Compact Crossover is Powered By a Generator Motor
9
Drift-Enabling Cars
This Rear-Wheel Drive Car Encourages Drivers to Get Sideways
8
Single-Pedal Electric Cars
This Innovative Electric Car Lets Drivers Ignore Their Brake Pedal
7
Trailblazing Electric Trucks
The Fuso eCanter is the First Ever Series Production Electric Truck
6
Burger Chain Buses
Burger King Launched a Fast Food Bus to Take People to Its Restaurant
5
Retro-Styled Electric Cars
The Jaguar E-Type Zero Looks Like a Model From the 1960s
4
Electrifying Car Race Competitions
This Jaguar Race Series Uses Production Battery-Electric Cars
3
Car-Integrated Drone Races
Jaguar's 'Game of Drones' Shows Off the XJL's Spacious Cabin
2
Garbage-Derived Jet Fuels
British Airways Wants to Use Fuel Extracted From Household Garbage
1
Reactionary AI Vehicles
The Audi Aicon Communicates with Passengers and Features Headlight 'Eyes'
Related Ideas
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Retail-Integrated EV Charging Hubs
Circle K Combines Fast Charging With Food and Convenience Stops
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Branded Express Buses
The Ordinary Bus Supports Accessible Travel in Brooklyn
Cartoonish In-Car Connectivity Robots
The Conceptual 'TOOOONY' Car Robot Features 4G LTE
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups
HelloFresh's No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store Saves Commuters Time
Autonomous Delivery Electric Vehicles
ALSO and DoorDash Scale Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign Celebrates London
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Autonomous Vehicle Platforms
Tensor Robocar Showcases Level 4 Autonomous Mobility At CES 2026
Automotive Restaurants
Hyundai is Opening Backseat Bites, the UK’s First Restaurant Inside a Car
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Geo-Targeted Beauty Campaigns
It's a 10 Haircare Engages Uber Riders Going to Ulta & Sally Beauty
Urban Robot Traffic Safety
POLIS Concept Reimagines Urban Traffic Safety in Robot Powered Cities
AI-Powered Drive-Thru Systems
McDonald's Unveils Its ArchIQ Ordering Platform
Autonomous Heavy-Duty Trucks
SANY Group and Pony.ai Announce Mass-Production Readiness
EV Brand Diner Concepts
The Tesla Diner Offers Dining and Vehicle Charging
Child Mobility Concepts
Toyota Unveils a Self-Driving Ev for Children That Challenges Conventions
Unconventional Vehicle Control Ads
BMW Launched its 'Heart of Joy' Campaign Featuring an Octopus
Airport Food Delivery Robots
Meituan’s Little Bumblebee Brings Orders to Travelers at Gates
Coffee-Inspired Auto Tours
Mazda Canada & Coffee Association of Canada Debut the Mazda Coffee Tour
AI Fleet Intelligence Tools
Penske Truck Leasing Debuts the Latest Iteration of Catalyst AI
Strategic Burger Chain Expansions
Wahlburgers is Undergoing Strategic National Expansion in 2026
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Autonomous Campus Delivery Robots
Florida Polytechnic Teams Up with Starship 360
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Electrically Powered Self-Driving Shuttles
HOLON Taps PTC's Cloud-Based Software Platform
Robot-Operated Pizza Restaurants
Donatos is Opening a Fully Autonomous Restaurant with Appetronix
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Production-Ready Robotic Taxis
Volkswagen Presents its ID. Buzz AD Robotic Taxi Vehicle
Robotaxi Training Data Services
Uber AV Labs Powers Robotaxi Partners With Targeted Driving Data
Unmanned Aircraft Food Deliveries
Chipotle Mexican Grill Partners with Zipline on Special Delivery
Electric Freight Networks
Amazon Expands Zero-Emission Logistics with Einride EV Trucks
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
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
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
The Conceptual 'PAT' Autonomous Delivery Robot is Reliable
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Shapeshifting Delivery Systems
The 'POTRIK' Modular Mobility System Optimizes Urban Delivery
Nostalgic Charging Stations
The Tesla Diner Delivers Retro-Futuristic Dining and EV Charging
Improved Fast-Food Delivery Platforms
McDonald's Announced a New Online Ordering Platform
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Autonomous Plant-Based Pop-Ups
Okay's Easy Switch Pop-Up Makes Plant-Based Options Accessible
Voice AI Drive-Thrus
PDG Integrated AI Ordering Into Digital Menu Board Systems
Restaurant Meal Drone Deliveries
DoorDash and Wing Partnered for Drone Deliveries
Future Car Innovation Solutions
LG Innotek Will Showcase Hardware and Ai‑based Software at CES
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Elevated Signature Burgers
Burger King Now Offers a Higher-Quality Whopper Experience
Playful Transport Management Missions
Urban Games Transport Fever 3 Campaign Mode
Value-Driven Wellness-Focused Menus
Salad and Go Announces a Special Seasonal Menu for 2026
QSR-Branded Food Truck Tours
Shake Shack Canada is Embarking on Its First-Ever Food Truck Tour
Autonomous Menu Systems
Deliverect AI Optimizes Restaurant Menus in Real Time
Gas Station Meal Expansions
7-Eleven Enters Fast-Food Territory with Chicken Items
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Transportation Network Wayfinding Technologies
Bee Network Implements GoodMaps Wayfinding Tech
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
Autonomous Electric Microbuses
MOIA And Uber Began Testing Its ID. Buzz Microbuses In Los Angeles
Autonomous Robot Baristas
Elite Robots' Robobarista Seeks to Improve Service Quality & Efficiency
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
AI-Powered Driving Apps
Driver Technologies Expands to the Android Automotive Operating System
Smart Mobility Vehicles
The Strutt ev¹ Features Tech Pioneered for Autonomous Cars
AI Drive-Thru Intelligence
Solink Introduced Camera-Based Drive-Thru Performance Monitoring
Road Safety-Focused QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Campaign Called Drink & Drive
AI-Optimized Service Features
Grab Introduced an AI-Centric Profit Plan to Drive Growth
Robotic Kitchen Systems
Appetronix Expands Into Multi-Cuisine Automation With New Tech
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
AI-Inspired Pickup Trucks
Caterpillar Cat Truck Concept Turns Viral Fan Art into a One-Off Vehicle
Inaugural Drone Food Deliveries
This Drone Delivery Test Program Will Launch in New Jersey
AI-Powered Travel Booking
12Go Enables Real-Time Transport Search and Booking via ChatGPT
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Vision AI Restaurants
Berry AI and Culver’s Expand Real-Time QSR Analytics Nationwide
Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties
Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
Passanger Assistant App Pilots
NJ TRANSIT is Enhancing Assistance for Passengers at Major Stations
Micro Camper Concept Vans
Toyota Kayoibako-K Envisions Self-Driving Mobile Storefront & Adventure
Drive-Thru Markets
Goods Offers Instant Grocery Pickup from an Underground Delivery System
Dog-Focused Food Trucks
Bab’in Spotlights the French Cuisine for Dogs at Central Park
Groundbreaking Automated Driving Systems
Qualcomm & BMW Group Boast a Co-Developed Software Stack
Lie-Flat Night Bus Seats
Twiliner Reimagines European Night Travel with Hotel-Grade Sleeping Seats
Rideshare St. Patrick's Day Campaign
Uber and Mother Launched an Irish Exit Safe Ride Campaign
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Plane-Compatible AI Catering Systems
Airbus Has Developed Smart Catering to Enhance Convenience
Convenience-Stocked Burger Lines
Odd Burger is Set to Debut New Products at 7-Eleven Canada
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
AI-Powered Autonomous Public Transportation
Karsan Automotive is Participating in CES 2026
Mobile Coffee Trailer Concepts
Bitty & Beau's Coffee Debuts the Mini Cruiser Franchise
AI Vehicle Operating Systems
Mercedes Develops AI-Driven Systems That Manage and Evolve Vehicles
Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships
Kroger and Uber Expand Their Existing Partnership
Industry-Grade Autonomous Vehicle Innovations
STEER Tech and KINEXON Enhance Self-Driving Vehicles
Automotive Robotics Integration
Kia integrates robots into mobility and delivery platforms
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Self-Driving Shuttle Service Deployments
Beep Announces Two Forthcoming Deployments of Its Service
AI-Powered Pickup Location Features
Swensons Rolls Out the Official Flybuy Location Engine
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Travel-Optimized Restaurant Formats
Portillo's Launches a Compact Concept for Airport Travelers
Autonomous Trucking Operations
Aurora Innovation Launches the First Commercial Driverless Trucking
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Robot Food Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and Starship Announced a Partnership for the UK market
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Next-Generation Electric Bus Fleets
Yutong Bus Announces Its Internet-of-Vehicles Platform, Link+
Luxury Vehicle Transport Services
duPont REGISTRY Group Expanded Its Luxury Automotive Services
Autonomous Delivery Services
DoorDash and Waymo are Testing a New Service in Metro Phoenix
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Convenience Dining Growth
Checkers & Rally’s Grows Through Travel Centers and Convenience Stores
Fleet Safety Monitoring Features
Ford Introduced the Ford Pro AI Assistant for Seamless Driving
Modular Drive-Thru Displays
Creative Realities Debuts Flexible Digital Drive-Thru Platform
Forest Shuttle Buses
Utrecht's Boshalte Connects Gen Z to Nature
Robotaxi Membership Programs
Waymo introduces premium perks for frequent autonomous riders
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Parcel Delivery Vehicle Donations
Purolator Donates Eight Retired Delivery Trucks to Food Banks
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Urban-Focused Vehicle Lines
SOUEAST Showcases Its Broader Travel+ Ecosystem Strategy
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Discounted Rideshare Partnerships
Lyft and NerdWallet Collaborated on a Limited-Time Promotion
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Double Drive-Thru Restaurants
Fazoli’s Opened Its First Dual-Lane Italian Drive-Thru Location
Vehicle Transport Services
Rapid Auto Shipping Provides Reliable Auto Transport Across the USA
Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps
MBTA Debuts an App for Paratransit RIDE Customers
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Corporate Ride-Hailing Features
Bolt Launches Hopp for Business in the Greater Toronto Area
Bus Racing Retail Events
The Saucony Beat the Bus Challenge Celebrated a New Location