# Precautionary Transit Transit and travel services enhance safety via crowdsourced measures. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jul 23, 2018 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/precautionary-transit ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.7/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Precautionary Transit trend? **Precautionary Transit:** Whether intra or inter-city, traveling can be particularly unsafe for women and girls, and so transit services that offer crowdsourced protective measures against harassment are becoming increasingly common. Such policies, tools, and business models are revealing a shift in which individuals and groups, particularly those most affected by environments that foster or ignore harassment, are carving out spaces for their own protection, with some brands reacting in turn. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 9, 2016 to Mar 31, 2018 - Published: Jul 23, 2018 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Precautionary Transit trend ### Crowdsourced Safety Measures Transit and travel services are offering a new wave of safety measures against harassment, with the use of crowdsourced protection tactics. ### Women-only Transportation Services Companies are creating women-only transportation services for a safer and more comfortable travel experience for women commuters, all while serving as a means of employment for women seeking work. ### Female-Focused Safety Apps New safety apps are designed to help battle sexual harassment by making it easier for women to plan their outings and social activities based on safety ratings, as well as reporting harassment and suspicious incidents. ## What the Precautionary Transit trend means for industry ### For Transportation Crowdsourced safety measures and women-only transportation services are disrupting the transportation industry by catering to particular designations and customers. ### For Technology Safety apps and initiatives rely on technology platforms and are disrupting the industry when it comes to personal safety and the accessibility of reporting harassment incidents. ### For Women's Empowerment With many of these examples being initiatives created by women, these trends are disrupting the industry by giving women the power to take control of their personal safety and create safe spaces for other women. ## Workshop question How could your brand create safer and more inclusive environments within its area of expertise, or in the workplace? ## Trend signals for Precautionary Transit Trend score 1.7 out of 10, from popularity 28%, activity 14%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 28% - Activity: 14% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Precautionary Transit trend 5 featured examples from Dec 9, 2016 to Mar 31, 2018. - [Women-Only Taxi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-auto-service): India's Pink Auto Service is Offering a Safer Means of Transportation (Category: Autos) Implication: The Pink Auto Service in India operates in the transportation industry, specifically catering to the needs of women. - [Street Harassment-Reporting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-app): The NINA App is Making Public Spaces Safer for Women (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can explore developing crowd-sourced mapping platforms and safe reporting apps. - [Harassment-Tracking Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-to-be): 'Free to Be' is an Online Map for Women to Report Harassment (Category: Social Good) Implication: Non-profit organizations and charities can leverage the power of technology to address societal issues by creating innovative tools for harassment reporting and prevention. - [Female-Focused Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/female-focused-safety-app): This App Lets Moroccan Women Plan Outings Based on Safety Ratings (Category: Tech) Implication: Hospitality businesses can use crowdsourced safety ratings to identify areas of improvement and create a safer environment for their female clientele. - [Harassment-Fighting Transit Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-transit-app): The SafeTTC App Helps Torontonians Discreetly Report Harassment (Category: Tech) Implication: The transportation industry can benefit from integrating discreet reporting features in existing transit apps to address safety concerns effectively. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)