# Web-Surfing Taxis DoCoMo Rolls Out 820 WiFi-Enabled Taxis on the Streets of Tokyo By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-13 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-enabled-taxis References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/docomo-grants-japanese-taxis-with-wifi-psps-little-red-sticker/) & [en.akihabaranews](http://en.akihabaranews.com/76057/wireless/docomo-equips-tokyo-taxis-with-wifi) Japanese cell phone giant [DoCoMo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-docomo-cx) is making it easier to pass the time during traffic with their new WiFi-enabled taxis. DoCoMo has outfitted 820 taxis in the capital city of Tokyo with free WiFi. DoCoMo isn't just offering up free WiFi though, they are also outfitting 100 cabs with backseat PSPs! The limited number of WiFi-enabled taxis seems to signal that this is just a trail run to gauge interest. Here's hoping DoCoMo's WiFi taxis take off and eventually make their way around the globe. I don't need an English-speaking driver as long as I have the Internet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wifi-enabled Taxis:** The availability of WiFi in taxis presents an opportunity for businesses to provide internet-based services and experiences to passengers during their rides. - **Backseat Entertainment:** The addition of backseat PSPs in taxis opens up possibilities for gaming companies to create tailored experiences and attract passengers with interactive entertainment options. - **Global Expansion of Wifi Taxis:** The success of DoCoMo's WiFi-enabled taxis in Tokyo could create a disruptive innovation opportunity for transportation companies and tech firms to introduce similar services in cities worldwide. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The introduction of WiFi-enabled taxis calls for innovative approaches within the transportation industry to enhance the commuting experience through technology integration. - **Entertainment:** The inclusion of backseat PSPs in taxis presents an opportunity for the entertainment industry to explore new ways to engage and entertain passengers, potentially revolutionizing the concept of in-vehicle entertainment. - **Telecommunications:** The deployment of WiFi in taxis highlights a potential growth area for telecommunications companies to expand their services and infrastructure to support widespread connectivity in vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Taxi Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-d-1.md) - [Robot Taxi Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-taxi-car-cocept.md) - [Driverless Taxi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-taxi-service.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Free On-Board Wifi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-air-lines.md) - [Wireless Electric Taxi Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-ev-charging.md) - [UAE-Based Smart Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-taxis.md) - [In-Flight Wi-Fi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-airlines1.md) - [Sponsored In-Flight Wi Fi Perks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponsored-in-flight-wi.md)