# Anonymous Transit Apps This App Helps Commuters Report Suspicious Activity to Police By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymous-transit-app References: [sacbee](http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/transportation/article102920432.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alert-sacrt/id1134106507?mt=8) The new [Sacramento Regional Transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-basketball-experience) app, available for download on both smartphones and tablets, is designed to help riders enjoy a more convenient experience on the county's light rail system while also improving safety standards by helping commuters privately report threatening or suspicious activity. This particular [transit app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nj-transit) features a 'Call RT Police' features that allows users to directly contact regional transit police. The app even gives riders the ability to issue [anonymous alerts to police](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protector-app) whilst including photos, notes and even videos to help empower police to take action quickly. This app is a great example of transit authorities beefing up security by leveraging the power of crowdsourcing, since riders are best placed to report unsavory activity on buses and trains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced Security:** Transit authorities are leveraging crowdsourcing to improve safety standards by allowing commuters to report suspicious activity. - **Anonymous Reporting:** Transit apps are now enabling riders to issue anonymous alerts to the police, with the ability to include photos, notes, and videos. - **Convenient Transit Experience:** New transit apps are aiming to enhance convenience for commuters by offering features like direct contact with transit police. ### Who This Affects Most - **Public Transportation:** Transit apps like the Sacramento Regional Transit app are disrupting the public transportation industry by prioritizing rider safety and convenience. - **Technology:** The development of anonymous and crowdsourced transit apps presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the technology industry to enhance security and user experiences. - **Safety and Security:** The integration of anonymous reporting and crowdsourcing within transit apps provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the safety and security industry to improve crime prevention and emergency response. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proactive Police Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-apps.md) - [Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-apps.md) - [Wildlife Trafficker-Thwarting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-traffickerthwarting-app.md) - [Social Justice Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reyets-app.md) - [Employee Abuse-Reporting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abusereporting-app.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Digital Trip Planning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-planning-platform.md) - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-tools-1.md)