# Taxi Tourist Accommodations The Car Hotel by David Weeks was Created for the 2012 Olympics By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-hotel-by-david-weeks References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2012/07/27/ctw-oly-pkg-london-relax-a-cab.cnn) & [Wimdu](http://www.Wimdu.com) The Car Hotel by David Weeks was created as a means for him to make money during the 2012 [London Olympics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-london-victoria). Weeks is a taxi driver, and during this busy time, many people are avoiding cabs due to the hoards of traffic, which in turn doubles the fare. There is also a restriction for taxi drivers that prohibits them from using easy access lanes for pick-ups and drop-offs. Weeks decided to turn his [car into a bedroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heytrip) equipped to hold at least three to four people, for only $75 pounds a night. It can be an attractive alternative for those on a budget. His creative approach to this dilemma has gained him media coverage on CNN and is sure to be an attractive tourist option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Car-sharing:** Creating affordable and convenient car-sharing options for tourists on a budget. - **Alternative Accommodations:** Offering unique and unconventional accommodations to tourists seeking affordable options during peak travel seasons. - **Innovative Transportation Solutions:** Developing innovative transportation solutions to address traffic congestion and improve accessibility for tourists. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality Industry:** Exploring opportunities in the hospitality industry to provide alternative accommodations for budget-conscious travelers. - **Transportation Industry:** Identifying disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry to improve tourist mobility and alleviate traffic congestion. - **Tourism and Travel Industry:** Leveraging innovations in the tourism and travel industry to offer unique and affordable options for tourists visiting popular destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-solounge.md) - [Mobile Otherworldly Hotel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mobile-resort-hotel.md) - [Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-tower.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Transforming Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept.md) - [One-Star Hotel Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-hotel-riklin.md) - [Branded Automotive Countryside Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-rooftop-camper-experience.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md)