# Speedy Transit-Finding Services The Shift Transportation App Offers Users a Five Minute Guarantee By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-app References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/app-finds-transportation-it-minutes/) & [shiftconnects](http://shiftconnects.com/) This transportation app works a bit like a [travel site that compares deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-planning-platform) for you, except it helps you find the right mode of transit and comes with a five minute promise. The Shift app from Project 100 helps you find a transportation method and in five minutes gets you to it. An algorithm determines the best vehicle for where you are going, making urban transit simpler. Ideal for those who don't own a car, the transportation app minimizes the hassle while offering you lots of options -- including small cars, sedans, bicycles and rides. Shift is more than an app and asks users to join a monthly membership. Currently in beta, the service differentiates itself from traditional taxis as well as apps like [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finishd-app). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Transit Solutions:** The Shift app uses an algorithm to determine the best transportation method for a user, providing personalized options for urban transit. - **Five Minute Guarantee:** Shift promises to find and get users to their chosen mode of transportation within five minutes, revolutionizing the speed and efficiency of transit-finding services. - **Membership-based Transportation:** Shift requires users to join a monthly membership, offering a unique business model for transportation services and potential recurring revenue streams. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The Shift app disrupts the traditional transportation industry by providing a new way for users to find and access various modes of transit efficiently. - **Technology:** The algorithm-powered Shift app showcases the potential for disruptive innovations in the technology industry by optimizing urban transit experiences through personalized recommendations. - **Membership Services:** Shift's monthly membership model creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in the membership services industry, potentially redefining how users access and pay for transportation services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-apps.md) - [Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-app.md) - [Car Transfer Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-transfer.md) - [Local Delivery Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delivery-route-planner-app.md) - [App Translation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talkshift1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Transit Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moovit-x-lime.md) - [Shift Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftmate.md) - [Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finishd-app.md) - [Digital Trip Planning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-planning-platform.md)