Top 35 Commuting Innovations in May

From Driverless Transportation Pods to Bus-Tracking Apps

The most innovative May 2016 commuting ideas cover a range of ways to get around, including autonomous public vehicles and improved e-bike designs.

A high demand for ridesharing services is giving way for new businesses to be created. For instance, HyreCar works as a car rental service that's specifically tailored to those who want to become a driver through platforms like Lyft or Uber, but find themselves without a car. Major automakers are now getting involved in public ridesharing programs as well. Recently, BMW unveiled its ReachNow program, which is a convenient and flexible service for drivers.

Transportation terminals are also becoming more advanced, featuring interactive advertisements, special promotions for commuters and connected high-tech hubs that help people make the most of their time while waiting for public transit.

SCORE
6.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 100%
Activity 99%
Freshness 8%
Partially Printable E-Bikes
CATEGORY
Autos
Partially Printable E-Bikes
Signaling Cycling Jackets
CATEGORY
Autos
Signaling Cycling Jackets
Flexible Car-Sharing Services
CATEGORY
Autos
Flexible Car-Sharing Services
Autonomous Public Transportation
CATEGORY
Autos
Autonomous Public Transportation
Smart Bicycle Bells
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Smart Bicycle Bells
Smart Pedal-Assist Bikes
CATEGORY
Eco
Smart Pedal-Assist Bikes
Arm-Pedaled Bicycles
CATEGORY
Autos
Arm-Pedaled Bicycles
Mobile Work Pods
CATEGORY
Autos
Mobile Work Pods
Bus Tracking Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Bus Tracking Apps
Ridesharing Car Rentals
CATEGORY
Autos
Ridesharing Car Rentals
Tech-Augmented E-Bikes
CATEGORY
Autos
Tech-Augmented E-Bikes
Camera-Embedded Cyclist Helmets
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Camera-Embedded Cyclist Helmets
Rugged Speedy Smart Cycles
CATEGORY
Eco
Rugged Speedy Smart Cycles
Train Station Beer Promotions
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Train Station Beer Promotions
Pedestrian Safety Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
Pedestrian Safety Ads
Sculptural Connected Bus Stops
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Sculptural Connected Bus Stops
Bicycle Lock Alarms
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Bicycle Lock Alarms
Decorative Bike Planters
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Decorative Bike Planters
Cyclist Turning Signals
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Cyclist Turning Signals
Robot-Produced Bicycles
CATEGORY
Eco
Robot-Produced Bicycles
Foldable Bike Locks
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Foldable Bike Locks
Stealthy Electric Bicycles
CATEGORY
Autos
Stealthy Electric Bicycles
Candy Giveaway Billboards
CATEGORY
Marketing
Candy Giveaway Billboards
Futuristic Hover Bikes
CATEGORY
Autos
Futuristic Hover Bikes
Commemorative Commuter Bikes
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Commemorative Commuter Bikes
Conceptual Chainless Bikes
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Conceptual Chainless Bikes
Reduced Spoke Bicycles
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Reduced Spoke Bicycles
Driverless Transportation Pods
CATEGORY
Autos
Driverless Transportation Pods
Aerodynamic Bike Reflectors
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Aerodynamic Bike Reflectors
Discreet E-Bike Designs
CATEGORY
Eco
Discreet E-Bike Designs
Foldable E-Bike Concepts
CATEGORY
Autos
Foldable E-Bike Concepts
Tour-Oriented Bicycles
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Tour-Oriented Bicycles
E-Bike Conversion Accessories
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
E-Bike Conversion Accessories
Bike-Friendly Office Buildings
CATEGORY
Eco
Bike-Friendly Office Buildings
Ultra-Compact Bicycles
CATEGORY
Autos
Ultra-Compact Bicycles

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