Top 30 Commuting Ideas in October

From On-Demand Transit Apps to DIY Wooden Vehicles

Self-driving shuttle buses, subway seat swings and bicycles that can be constructed out of wood are among a few of the top October 2016 commuting ideas.

As commuters seem out more economical and environmentally friendly forms of travel, there's a lot of innovation that's happening with bikes and buses. Examples of this include the Proterra Catalyst E2 bus, which can travel about 1,000 km on a single charge and the 0±0 Electric Power-Assisted Bicycle, which allows users to regenerate its power by cycling the bicycle on a stationary recharging station.

In order to make the most of public transit systems, consumers are taking advantage of apps like OurBus, which can help improve everything from navigation and convenience to safety. On this same theme, there are also incentives like BART Perks from San Francisco's regional transport authority, which provides rewards to those who avoid travel during rush hours.

SCORE
5.8 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 81%
Activity 85%
Freshness 8%
On-Demand Transit Apps
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On-Demand Transit Apps
Anonymous Transit Apps
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Tech
Anonymous Transit Apps
3D-Printed Bicycles
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Autos
3D-Printed Bicycles
Communal Carpooling Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Communal Carpooling Apps
Rush Hour-Avoiding Incentives
CATEGORY
Autos
Rush Hour-Avoiding Incentives
Trailblazing Electric Buses
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Autos
Trailblazing Electric Buses
Easy Access Commuter Bags
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Fashion
Easy Access Commuter Bags
Self-Driven Ridesharing Services
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Autos
Self-Driven Ridesharing Services
Self-Driving Shuttle Buses
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Autos
Self-Driving Shuttle Buses
Chair-Embedded Backpacks
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Fashion
Chair-Embedded Backpacks
Sophisticated Suit Backpacks
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Art & Design
Sophisticated Suit Backpacks
Discovery Bike Hunts
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Art & Design
Discovery Bike Hunts
Stabilized Commuter Skateboards
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Life-Stages
Stabilized Commuter Skateboards
Motor-Packed Bicycle Concepts
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Autos
Motor-Packed Bicycle Concepts
Gilded Feminine Bicycles
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Art & Design
Gilded Feminine Bicycles
Accessible Transit Signals
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Autos
Accessible Transit Signals
Transportable Bending Bikes
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Art & Design
Transportable Bending Bikes
Chic Cycling Raincoats
CATEGORY
Fashion
Chic Cycling Raincoats
Swinging Subway Seats
CATEGORY
Eco
Swinging Subway Seats
Energy-Providing Bikes
CATEGORY
Eco
Energy-Providing Bikes
Classically Styled Bike Helmets
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Classically Styled Bike Helmets
Belt-Driven Bikes
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Art & Design
Belt-Driven Bikes
Lightweight Folding Bicycles
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Autos
Lightweight Folding Bicycles
Space-Saving Train Seats
CATEGORY
Autos
Space-Saving Train Seats
Discreet Electric Bikes
CATEGORY
Eco
Discreet Electric Bikes
Folding E-Bicycle Designs
CATEGORY
Autos
Folding E-Bicycle Designs
Family-Friendly Scooters
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Family-Friendly Scooters
Sports Car-Inspired E-Bikes
CATEGORY
Eco
Sports Car-Inspired E-Bikes
DIY Wooden Vehicles
CATEGORY
Autos
DIY Wooden Vehicles
Running Shoe Bicycle Tires
CATEGORY
Fashion
Running Shoe Bicycle Tires

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