# Commuter Tardy Slips South African Commuters Can Send a Late Note to Their Bosses in Train Delays By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-04-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/late-note References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/button-sends-official-late-note-commuters-bosses-train-delayed-2/) & [gometro.co.za](http://gometro.co.za/?transit%20index) If you are a commuter with a type A boss who is getting suspicious of your frequent tardiness, this button will [send a late note](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polite-email-responder) to him or her when your train gets delayed. From GoMetro in South Africa, the [Email My Boss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recurring-out-of-office-schedules) feature enables users to request an email late note through their phone when delays with [public transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-apps) make them late. The result is workers who are late through no fault of their own can avoid waiting in long lines or suspicion from co-workers. The GoMetro GoTravel app launched the feature recently and is as easy to use as a simple press of a button. Users will also have to fill in their name, boss's name, boss's email address and the train line they were on. It does not require an internet connection either. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Delay Notifications:** Opportunity for developing mobile apps that automatically notify employers of delays in public transit. - **Digital Late Notes:** Potential for digital platforms that generate and send automated late notes to employers when a commute is delayed. - **Streamlined Commuter Communication:** Disruptive innovation prospects for technologies that facilitate efficient communication between commuters and their employers regarding transportation delays. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Application Development:** Mobile app developers can seize the opportunity to create innovative solutions that provide delay notifications to employers. - **Digital Communication Platforms:** Digital communication platform providers can explore the market for automated systems that generate and send late notes to employers. - **Transportation and Logistics:** Companies in the transportation and logistics sector can leverage technological advancements to improve communication with commuters and minimize the impact of delays on productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Calendar Meeting Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeting-reminders.md) - [Farewell Message Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastworkingday.md) - [Message Scheduling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/send-it-later.md) - [Future Message Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifutureself.md) - [Proactive School Bus-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-bustracking.md) - [Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commute-booster.md) - [Punctuality Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeting-on-time.md) - [Meeting Reminder Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notifi-alerts.md) - [Work-Life Balance Inbox Enforcers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbox-pause.md)