# Expandable Smart City Shuttles The 'WITH:US' Self-Driving Shuttle Has a Comfortable Interior By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withus-selfdriving-shuttle References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/withus-futuristic-self-driving-shuttle-for-smart-city/) & [unmansolutionstech](http://www.unmansolutionstech.com/) The conceptual 'WITH:US' self-driving shuttle is a [public transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karsan-automotive) solution for smart cities that addresses the present and future needs of urban areas to keep citizens moving with minimal effort. Free of a driver's seat, the shuttle has ample space for accommodating passengers and puts a focus on expandability by enabling it to be used by many different businesses or brands. The self-driving design and [electric powertrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strutt-ev1) work to streamline urban infrastructure by keeping passengers moving without having to deal with any inefficiencies that come about with traditional vehicles. The conceptual 'WITH:US' self-driving shuttle has been developed in partnership between the KLIO design consulting firm and Unmanned Solution Inc., and was unveiled at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show as a glimpse of what's to come in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expandable Smart City Shuttles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by developing self-driving shuttles with expandable interiors for efficient urban mobility. - **Self-driving Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by creating autonomous vehicles that can navigate urban areas without the need for a driver. - **Electric Powertrains:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the energy industry by developing electric powertrains for public transportation that reduce emissions and contribute to a sustainable future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the transportation industry by creating expandable smart city shuttles that provide efficient and convenient public transportation solutions. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the automotive industry by developing self-driving vehicles that improve urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion. - **Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation within the energy industry by creating electric powertrains that power public transportation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Interchangeable Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-transportation-system.md) - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md)