# Autonomous Public Transportation Beverly Hills Discusses a Program to Develop Futuristic System By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-public-transportation References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/18/11449750/self-driving-cars-public-transport-beverly-hills) While the idea of autonomous public transportation isn't new, it seemed up until quite recently that it was a concept that was still being tested and fleshed out -- but that might not be the case thanks to the city of Beverly Hills, California. The city's council has put into motion a program to develop such transportation in the very near future. It would work with citizen's smartphones and ensure a safe and convenient service that would not replace the existing infrastructure, but augment it. Through autonomous public transportation, would be able to "solve the 'first/last mile' problem for residents using the city's future subway — the Purple Line Extension — to get in and out of the city," according to Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch, writes the Verge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autonomous Public Transportation:** The development of autonomous public transportation systems is gaining traction, providing a safer and more convenient mode of travel. - **Smartphone Integration:** Integrating smartphones into public transportation systems allows for improved communication and personalized user experiences. - **'first/last Mile' Solutions:** Autonomous public transportation offers a solution to the 'first/last mile' problem, bridging the gap between major transit hubs and destinations. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry has the opportunity to transform urban mobility through the implementation of autonomous public transportation systems. - **Smartphone Technology:** Smartphone technology companies can capitalize on the integration of smartphones with public transportation systems, offering innovative solutions and services. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can explore the potential of autonomous public transportation to enhance urban connectivity and tackle the 'first/last mile' problem. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Groundbreaking Public Transit Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system.md) - [Automated Transit Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-transit-bus.md) - [Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Accessible Driverless Public Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-prgram.md) - [Self-Driving Shuttle Service Deployments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-shuttle-service.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Public Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karsan-automotive.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-buses.md)