# Autonomous Minibus Cabs The Meek Taxi is Self-Driving and Designed for the Year 2022 By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meek-taxi References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/meek-emission-taxi-concept-collectively-sustainable-approach.html) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/jacobhaim/meek) Cabbies might want to start campaigning now against concept cars like the Meek taxi. The Meek taxi is a [self-steering electric taxi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-weride) designed for the year 2022. Meek was designed by Jacob Haim, Nils Kramer and Matthews Wagner. The Meek taxi can seat four people and is powered by electricity gathered from [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) and would have a max range of around 111 miles. The lack of a driver makes the cab incredibly roomy with all passengers getting substantial amounts of leg room and being able to talk to one another face-to-face thanks to the unique setup of the seats. The cab could be called and paid for using a [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-service). The app would also allow people looking for a taxi the opportunity to split a cost with one already on its way providing the two parties are heading in similar directions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-driving Taxis:** The Meek taxi demonstrates the potential for self-driving taxis to revolutionize the taxi industry and offer a convenient alternative to traditional taxis. - **Electric Vehicles:** The Meek taxi's use of solar panels for electricity highlights the increasing popularity of electric vehicles and the need for sustainable transportation solutions. - **Ridesharing Apps:** The Meek taxi's smartphone app with the option for ride-sharing demonstrates the growing prevalence and convenience of ridesharing apps in the transportation industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The Meek taxi creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry to develop more autonomous and sustainable vehicles. - **Transportation:** The Meek taxi highlights opportunities for the transportation industry to innovate and optimize mobility services through technology such as self-driving vehicles. - **Technology:** The Meek taxi's smartphone app demonstrates potential for the technology industry to create more user-friendly and convenient transportation services through integration with mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Robot Taxi Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-taxi-car-cocept.md) - [Autonomous Robot Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-1.md) - [All-Electric Taxi Van Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotaxis.md) - [Production-Ready Robotic Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-buzz-ad.md) - [Driverless Taxi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-taxi-service.md) - [Cab-Less Transporter EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transporter.md) - [Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service.md) - [Bookable Autonomous Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-may-mobility.md)