# Autonomous Shared Taxi Vehicles The 'VOY' Electric Taxi Provides a Semi-Private Way to Get Around By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voy-electric-taxi References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/voy-electric-taxi-for-big-city-an-autonomous-car-sharing-ride/) The conceptual 'VOY' electric taxi is a future-ready transportation solution for urban areas that would provide consumers with a way to get around quickly rather than on public transit or by cycling. The [autonomous vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-weride) works by being called through the accompanying app to have it pick you up from wherever you are and heading in the direction of your final destination. The car will then also pick up additional passengers along the way to increase efficiency and limit the number of private vehicles that are on the road. The conceptual 'VOY' electric taxi is the design work of Kwanjun Ryu, and identifies what can be done to further accelerate the capabilities of [urban transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-may-mobility) and make the most of every vehicle o note road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Autonomous Shared Taxi Vehicles:** The 'VOY' Electric Taxi provides a semi-private way to get around urban areas, disrupting traditional modes of transportation. - **On-demand Transportation Services:** The accompanying app for the 'VOY' Electric Taxi allows users to call the vehicle and be picked up from anywhere, demonstrating the disruptive potential of on-demand transportation services. - **Efficient Urban Transportation:** The 'VOY' Electric Taxi's ability to pick up additional passengers along the way showcases the potential for efficient and eco-friendly urban transportation, opening up opportunities for innovative business models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The 'VOY' Electric Taxi concept challenges traditional transportation methods and offers opportunities for innovation in the transportation industry. - **Electric Vehicles:** As an electric taxi, the 'VOY' highlights the potential for growth and disruption in the electric vehicle industry, particularly in the urban transportation segment. - **Mobility Services:** The 'VOY' Electric Taxi exemplifies the potential for new and disruptive mobility services that prioritize convenience and sustainable transportation, presenting opportunities for startups and established players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Rideshare Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gogo-ride-sharing-concept.md) - [Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service.md) - [Interchangeable Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-transportation-system.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Public Flying Air-Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md) - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md)