# Chic Cafe Bus Stops The 'Station Diderot' is the European Bus System of the Future By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-06-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/station-diderot References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/post/introducing-what-s-probably-the-world-s-best-bus-stop/) & [designurbain.fr](http://designurbain.fr/en/portfolio/projects/84/) The 'Station Diderot' bus station designed by Marcaurel Catarina allows passengers to wait for their ride in style. The transportation system uplift is inspired by the [laid back cafe environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf) as Catarina envisions a future where people can sip coffee while they wait, grab a sandwich, break out the tunes, [charge a cellphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) or even borrow a book. Sounds more like a hipster coffee shop than a bus stop, right? Citing quality and comfort as the heart of the project, the Paris Boulevard project hopes to attract more people to consider public transportation. The addition of a [bike rental feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourism-line) only underscores the bus shelter's commitment to the environment. By giving the world's cities' infrastructure a face-lift, day-to-day dealings may be carried out with added convenience and comfort all while being more environmentally conscious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cafe Bus Stops:** Opportunity to create more comfortable and attractive bus stops that simulate a cafe environment and encourage people to use public transportation. - **Multifunctional Stations:** Opportunity to integrate a variety of services and amenities, such as bike rentals and book borrowing, to make public transportation more convenient and appealing. - **Environmentally Conscious Infrastructure:** Opportunity to incorporate sustainable features, like bike rentals and solar panels, into public transportation infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of commuting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Public Transportation:** Opportunity to improve the quality and comfort of public transportation infrastructure to attract more riders and reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity to expand into providing hospitality services for public transportation hubs and reimagine the traditional bus stop as a comfortable, welcoming destination. - **Green Technology:** Opportunity to develop and market sustainable technology solutions for public transportation infrastructure, such as solar-powered bus shelters and bike-sharing programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooling Bus Shelter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-bus-shelter.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Space-Saving Urban Mobility Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-doro.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutated-school-bus.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midtown-bus-terminal.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md) - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md)