# Semi-Autonomous Public Transportation The Phil Pauley Wi-Fly is an Electric Transit System By Pauley Interactive | Published 2011-06-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wi-fly-by-phil-pauley1 References: [philpauley](http://www.philpauley.com/public.html) The Phil Pauley Wi-Fly is an [electric semi-autonomous public transit system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-shuttles). The Wi-Fly uses highly advanced wireless street recognition software, GPS and over 10 cameras to analyze where it is at any given time. The Phil Pauley Wi-Fly is unique in that it requires the driver to stand while operating it, using the handlebar style controls, and can find its own way back home. It has a maximum speed of 30mph, making it suited to city or town driving, and will only require a [standard driving license](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid). [Wi-Fly charging docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastport-equad) will be located around convenient public infrastructure hubs, such as train stations, bus stations, shopping centers and large public or commercial buildings such as concert halls and theaters. Individuals will be charged on a time distance calculation and the pod will accept debit, credit or oyster cards, which will be used to activate to Wi-Fly. The Phil Pauley Wi-Fly is large enough inside to accommodate the driver and a standing adult passenger or two grown up children. It also has enough space for luggage, groceries, shopping bags or hold-alls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Semi-autonomous Public Transportation:** The Phil Pauley Wi-Fly showcases the potential for semi-autonomous public transportation systems, revolutionizing urban commuting. - **Wireless Street Recognition Software:** The use of highly advanced wireless street recognition software in the Phil Pauley Wi-Fly opens up opportunities for innovative navigation systems in various industries. - **Mobile Charging Docks:** The implementation of Wi-Fly charging docks in public infrastructure hubs creates potential for convenient and accessible charging solutions for electric vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The semi-autonomous features of the Phil Pauley Wi-Fly offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry, redefining the future of public transit - **Technology:** The utilization of wireless street recognition software in the Wi-Fly presents disruptive innovation potential in the technology sector, particularly within the field of navigation systems - **Electric Vehicle Infrastructure:** The introduction of mobile charging docks for the Wi-Fly presents innovative opportunities for the electric vehicle infrastructure industry, providing convenient charging options in public spaces ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Public Flying Air-Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol.md) - [Enclosed eTrike Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike.md) - [Interchangeable Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-transportation-system.md) - [Autonomous Public Transit Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcu.md) - [AI Micromobility EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-trinity.md) - [Space-Saving Urban Mobility Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-doro.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-pod-concept.md)