# Autonomous Transport More cities are testing autonomous public transportation solutions. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jun 26, 2021 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-transport ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Autonomous Transport trend? **Autonomous Transport:** More cities and institutions are open to the idea of autonomous public transport, and are testing or implementing autonomous transportation solutions in both small and large-scale ways. Everything from buses to transportation "pods" are being rolled out in different regions. ## The consumer insight behind the Autonomous Transport trend As governments and people become more comfortable with the idea of autonomous transport, they're increasingly seeing its benefits for city planning purposes. Things like ensuring pedestrian safety and accident-reduction are crucial in effective urban design, and autonomous transport is a step towards those goals. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 21, 2020 to Jan 10, 2022 - Published: Jun 26, 2021 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Autonomous Transport trend ### Autonomous Public Transportation As more cities and institutions test or implement autonomous transportation solutions, opportunities for autonomous public transportation such as pods and buses are emerging. ### Autonomous Delivery Services With autonomous technology, delivery services to seniors or goods delivery can be done with ease and can potentially transform the logistics industry. ### Advanced Autonomous Vehicles The rise of advanced autonomous vehicles such as tractors and cars that use deep neural networks and cameras for obstacle detection is changing the way industries such as agriculture and transportation operate. ## What the Autonomous Transport trend means for industry ### For Transportation The transportation industry is being disrupted with new autonomous technology, and the rise of autonomous public transportation and delivery services pave the way for new business models in the industry. ### For Logistics The logistics industry can benefit from autonomous delivery services, enhancing efficiency and reducing the need for human-to-human contact to slow the spread of viruses. ### For Agriculture The use of advanced autonomous vehicles in agriculture can improve efficiency and help feed a growing population in the future. ## Workshop question How could your brand better prioritize customer/user safety? ## Trend signals for Autonomous Transport Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 74%, freshness 11%. - Popularity: 67% - Activity: 74% - Freshness: 11% ## Examples of the Autonomous Transport trend 9 featured examples from Jan 21, 2020 to Jan 10, 2022. - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie): The 'Arrival Chemie' Autonomous Car Pods are Advanced (Category: Autos) Implication: Manufacturers can adapt the minimalist approach to the design and comfort of vehicle cabins, and improve the social interaction between passengers. - [Autonomous Monorail Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-monorail-shuttle): The Conceptual Urban Monorail Shuttle Pods Seat 10 Passengers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: This industry can benefit from incorporating autonomous technologies and innovative solutions into their products and services to meet the demands of consumers for efficient, cost… - [Weather-Inspired Autonomous Car Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-mto): The Conceptual Citroën La Météo Enhances a Passenger's Mood (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry can utilize connected and autonomous technology to introduce similar transportation solutions. - [Autonomous Seniors Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveries-to-seniors): Ford's Low-Speed Self-Driving Shuttles Make Deliveries to Seniors (Category: Autos) Implication: Autonomous vehicle manufacturers can explore the trend of designing autonomous shuttles specifically for fresh food transit that optimize for efficient packing, loading, and unloa… - [Unsupervised Autonomous Transport Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transport-pods): Autonomous Pods are Being Tested Among UK Mall Shoppers (Category: Autos) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate autonomous transport pods within retail environments to enhance customer experiences and enable efficient logistics operations. - [Autonomous Test Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covid19-tests): The Mayo Clinic is Using Autonomous Vehicles to Move COVID-19 Tests (Category: Autos) Implication: The transportation industry has the potential to disrupt traditional logistics and delivery models by employing the use of autonomous vehicles for medical transport and last-mile… - [Autonomous Public Transportation Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilee-systems): Lilee Systems Launches Self-Driving Buses in Taiwan (Category: Autos) Implication: The use of self-driving buses in public transit systems to increase efficiency and convenience for commuters. - [Fully Autonomous Tractors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-tractor): John Deere Revealed a Fully Autonomous Tractor at CES 2022 (Category: Autos) Implication: The development of autonomous farming vehicles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the agriculture industry to increase efficiency and productivity. - [Autonomous Road-Assessing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lane-monitoring): Honda's New Electric Vehicles Monitor Lane Lines and Hazards (Category: Autos) Implication: Auto manufacturers can incorporate Honda's lane monitoring feature, vehicle-generated data collection, and inter-vehicle communication to produce safer autonomous cars. ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)