# Bike Rack Cab Companies Cars with Baltic Taxi are Having Bicycle Racks Installed On Their Roofs By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baltic-taxi References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/latvian-taxis-offer-dedicated-service-cyclists/) & [baltictaxi](http://baltictaxi.com/en/baltic-taxi-implements-new-service-bicycle-taxi.html) A Latvian cab company called Baltic Taxi is outfitting all the cars in its fleet with bike roof racks in a move to better accommodate [cyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle). By implementing the Bicycle Taxi, they are encouraging people to take up cycling by improving the quality of the car service. The idea is that more people will be likely to [ride bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybike-hauler) if they know Baltic Taxi is there to bail them out if they run into trouble. Whether it's a tire puncture, unexpected inclement weather or a sudden change of plans, the recently launched service will have [bike racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper) ready for passenger use. Currently four cabs have been converted into Bicycle Taxis, which aim to reach clients in 10 to 15 minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bike-enabled Cabs:** The trend of adding bike roof racks to taxi fleets is providing commuters with a more flexible urban transportation solution. - **Sustainable Transportation Services:** The promotion of cycling as a mode of transportation is a move towards more environmentally friendly travel industry solutions. - **Customized Urban Transportation Solutions:** The demand for transportation solutions that cater to specific consumer preferences, such as bike racks, is leading to the development of more personalized options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The addition of bike racks to taxi fleets is disrupting transportation services and offering an alternative to traditional modes of urban commuting. - **Sustainability:** The incorporation of bike racks into taxi fleets is promoting sustainable transportation practices and supports green initiatives. - **Tourism:** Bike-enabled taxi services provide tourists with a specialized transportation service that allows them to get the most out of their stay in the city. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motor-Assisted Bicycle Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorassisted-bicycle-rack.md) - [Horizontal Automotive Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktop-bike-rack.md) - [Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eride-taxi.md) - [Eco-Friendly Taxi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayder.md) - [Compact Cyclist Car Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbull-rack.md) - [Pedicab Shuttle Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-by-bike.md) - [Tubular Metallic Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack.md) - [Level-Access Car Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-racks.md) - [Smart Bike Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bike-docking-station.md)