35 Commuting Trends in August

From Electric Taxi Fleets to Running Track Trains

If there are two traits to describe the majority of the August 2016 commuting ideas, they would be speed and sustainability. Now more than ever, consumers are looking to travel in a way that's convenient for both people and the planet.

In order to help people see the benefits of taking public transportation, Transport for London is organizing gamified cycling events and underground subway art tours.

The future of public transportation is also set to become faster with innovations like the Hyperloop One system to connect Helsinki to Stockholm in less than 30 minutes and the High-Speed Rail line that will be developed between Malaysia and Singapore. In North America, New York City's subway system is also getting an overhaul that will make it much more tech-friendly for modern commuters.

SCORE
5.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 73%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%
City Rating Tools
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
City Rating Tools
Traffic-Evading Alarms
CATEGORY
Tech
Traffic-Evading Alarms
Two-Wheeler Taxi Apps
CATEGORY
Autos
Two-Wheeler Taxi Apps
Super Speed Commuter Trains
CATEGORY
Autos
Super Speed Commuter Trains
Tech-Friendly Metropolitan Subways
CATEGORY
Autos
Tech-Friendly Metropolitan Subways
Highway-Highlighting Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Highway-Highlighting Apps
Unlimited Mileage Warranties
CATEGORY
Autos
Unlimited Mileage Warranties
Tea-Serving Taxis
CATEGORY
Autos
Tea-Serving Taxis
Transportation Card Manicures
CATEGORY
Unique
Transportation Card Manicures
Urban Bike Loan Initiatives
CATEGORY
Eco
Urban Bike Loan Initiatives
Electric Taxi Fleets
CATEGORY
Autos
Electric Taxi Fleets
Running Track Trains
CATEGORY
Marketing
Running Track Trains
Temporary Car Leases
CATEGORY
Autos
Temporary Car Leases
Rapid Tube-Based Commuting
CATEGORY
World
Rapid Tube-Based Commuting
Cycling Coffee Holders
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Cycling Coffee Holders
Underground Art Tours
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Underground Art Tours
Hygienic Subway Straps
CATEGORY
World
Hygienic Subway Straps
Gamified Cycling Stunts
CATEGORY
Eco
Gamified Cycling Stunts
Anime Gaming Taxis
CATEGORY
Tech
Anime Gaming Taxis
Aerodynamic Cycling Bodysuits
CATEGORY
Tech
Aerodynamic Cycling Bodysuits
Electric Carbon Fiber Bicycles
CATEGORY
Eco
Electric Carbon Fiber Bicycles
Botanical Train Stations
CATEGORY
Eco
Botanical Train Stations
High-Tech Bike Displays
CATEGORY
Eco
High-Tech Bike Displays
Electric-Assist Bike Motors
CATEGORY
World
Electric-Assist Bike Motors
Handcrafted Bamboo Bikes
CATEGORY
Eco
Handcrafted Bamboo Bikes
Portable Pneumatic Casts
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Portable Pneumatic Casts
Renaissance Subway Photography
CATEGORY
Tech
Renaissance Subway Photography
Connected Cycling Devices
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Connected Cycling Devices
Traditionalist Electric Bikes
CATEGORY
Autos
Traditionalist Electric Bikes
Modern Vintage Motorcycles
CATEGORY
Autos
Modern Vintage Motorcycles
Portable Urban E-Scooters
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Portable Urban E-Scooters
Futuristic Smart Bikes
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Futuristic Smart Bikes
Self-Powered Trolleybus Gardens
CATEGORY
Autos
Self-Powered Trolleybus Gardens
Eco-Minded Velomobiles
CATEGORY
Autos
Eco-Minded Velomobiles
Bicycle-Car Hybrids
CATEGORY
Autos
Bicycle-Car Hybrids

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