# Hop-On Public Transportation Pods The 'Rolla' Autonomous Transportation Pods are Forward-Thinking By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-transportation-pods References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/03/03/these-autonomous-pods-are-re-imagining-safe-public-transit-by-making-local-trams-and-buses-smaller/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [newdealdesign](https://www.newdealdesign.com/) The conceptual 'Rolla' autonomous transportation pods have been designed by NewDealDesign as a futuristic rendering of what could be done to drastically enhance the capabilities of public transportation. The SIM card-shaped transportation pods are instantly recognizable on city streets and would provide riders with the ability to summon them from their smartphone. The color-coded design of the units would denote their function with yellow for public transportation, purple for private rides and even blue for fixed private routes like on educational or business campuses. The conceptual 'Rolla' autonomous transportation pods would be [powered by electricity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-shuttles) and also feature a low level hop-on style, which would make them more accessible by families with children and seniors alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Public Transport:** The Rolla pods showcase the potential for autonomous vehicles in public transportation, presenting an opportunity to develop more efficient and eco-friendly ways to move people. - **Smartphone-controlled Vehicles:** As the Rolla pods can be summoned from a smartphone, there is an opportunity to develop more convenient ways for users to access and control vehicles. - **Color-coded Transportation Design:** The color-coded design of the Rolla pods presents an opportunity to create a standardized transportation system that is easy to navigate for users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Public Transportation:** The Rolla pods could revolutionize public transportation, offering a more efficient and cost-effective way to move large groups of people. - **Automotive Engineering:** Developing autonomous transportation pods requires significant advancements in automotive engineering, creating opportunities for innovation in this industry. - **Smartphone App Development:** The smartphone-controlled aspect of the Rolla pods presents an opportunity for app developers to create innovative ways for users to access and control various modes of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-pod-concept.md) - [Autonomous Public Transit Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcu.md) - [Interchangeable Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-transportation-system.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md) - [Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md)