# Private Ride-Sharing Concepts Seymourpowell's New Concept Boasts Air-Purifying Tech and More By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-03-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-ridesharing References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/03/13/seymourpowell-quarter-car-concept/) & [seymourpowell](https://www.seymourpowell.com) A private ride-sharing concept has been launched by multidisciplinary studio Seymourpowell and the innovative design boasts a number of features to keep people comfortable in public transportation spaces by allowing them to maintain distance if they wish. 'Quarter Car' is a [driverless vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab) and Seymourpowell equips the vehicle with retractable partitions and air-purifying technology. As a result, the interior can be split into a total of "four individual and sellable spaces." In order to optimize space, the private ride-sharing concepts have a cubic exterior shape. They are expected to "improve business metrics and passenger experience in one hit." Seymourpowell hopes that the 'Quarter Car' will be adopted as "an [on-demand recreational ride-hailing service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service)" across a number of different sectors. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Private Ride-sharing Concepts:** The private ride-sharing concept trend offers opportunities for innovative designs and technologies that prioritize comfort and safety in public transportation spaces. - **Retractable Partitions:** The trend of equipping driverless vehicles with retractable partitions opens up disruptive innovation opportunities to create versatile and customizable interior spaces. - **Air-purifying Technology:** The integration of air-purifying technology in private ride-sharing concepts presents opportunities for creating healthier and safer transportation environments. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the private ride-sharing concept trend to enhance the passenger experience and optimize business metrics. - **Design:** The design industry can capitalize on the trend of retractable partitions and air-purifying technology to create innovative solutions for interior spaces in various transportation sectors. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can adopt the private ride-sharing concept trend to offer on-demand recreational ride-hailing services with improved passenger experience and revenue potential. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Rideshare Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gogo-ride-sharing-concept.md) - [Privacy-Focused Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-car-concept.md) - [Hygienic Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-seven.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Tranquil Interior Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-seven.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Accessible Train Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proteus-rail-interior-system.md) - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md)