As demonstrated by these featured bus shelter innovations, the days bus shelters were simply used for protection are long gone. Now, in this brave new world of constant innovation, forward-thinking companies and designers are realizing that there is real power and value to these previously ignored structures.
The simple fact of the matter is that almost every person living in an urban environment will stand under at least once in their life, which makes the idea of not exploring the marketing, comfort, and green-friendly potential that bus shelters have for innovation seem both ludicrous and absurd. Check out these featured bus shelter innovations to get a feel for just how far these structures have developed.
25 Bus Shelter Innovations
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Transmutating Transit Stops
Dennis Oppenheim Bus Home Links Passengers to Destinations
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Bus Ads That Change Based on GPS Location
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Sophisticated Transit Stops
These Absolut Vodka Bus Shelters Bring Luxury to Everyday Life
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Touchscreen Bus Stop Ads
Nokia n95 Interactive Billboard Games
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Sustainable Bus Stops
Tiffany Roddis' 'Ecoshel' Encourages People to use Public Transportation
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Sportvertising
10 Amazing Sporting Ads
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Futuristic Bus Stops
The Solar-Powered EyeStop Makes Public Transit Smarter
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Boozed-Up Bus Shelters
Coors Creates Outstanding Beer Can Ads
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Eco Bus Stops
San Francisco Unveils Project for Solar Powered Transit Stations
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School Bus Shelters
Christopher Fennell and Doug Makemson Make Yellow Bus Stops
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Hot Bus Stop Campaigns
Cupido 'Steamy Winter' Print Ad Suggests Naughty Ways to Warm Up
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Solar-Powered Bus Stops
Johann Paquelier's Transit Design Lights Up at Night
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Attractive Bus Stops
Mass Transit Design Lures Riders in With Comfortable Waiting Area
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Interactive Bus Stops
The Soonkyu Jean Bus Station is a Futuristic Transport Stand
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Touchscreen Transit Maps
Eye Stop Bus Shelter is the Best Route to a Better City
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Steaming Bus Shelter Ads
McDonald's Ad Reveals Secret Message With Steam
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Fruit Dispensing Bus Stops
Pruhealth Campaign
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Solar Powered Bus Stop Ads
Fuel Miami LLC i-Shelters
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Bus Stop Tour Guides
The 'NaviQ' Digital City Guide Will Help You if You're Lost
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Bus Shelter Light Switches
The Live Green Toronto Ad is One You Can Turn Off
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Raincycling Bus Stops
The Ramesh Kanth Bus Shelter is Designed to Harvest Rainwater
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Heated AdverShelters
Kraft Entices Customers with Warmth at Bus Stops
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Bending Bus Shelters
Felipe Martinez Quiroz Designs Modular Shelter for Urban Environments
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Rent-a-Bike Bus Hubs
Gabriel Wartofsky's Bikeshare Network Puts Foldable E-Bikes at Bus Stops
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Revamped City Bus Stops
The Big Blue Bus Project Will Rebrand the City of Santa Monica
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Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
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Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
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Reimagined EV Van Models
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Miniaturized Americana SUVs
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Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters
The Batsy Cat Shelter by Burcu Nehir Tüm Offers Comfort
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Eco Police Vehicle Designs
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Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Integrated Transportation Centers
The Jinjialing Overpass Underground Transportation Center Opens
Artfully DIY-Wrapped Minibuses
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Agency—Agency and SHEEEP Design the Staging Grounds
Cyclist Safety-Focused Smart Sensors
Vivacity Sensors are Helping with Keeping Bikers Safe
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Multipurpose Camping Shelters
The 'Nomad Cape' Serves As a Hammock, Groundsheet, Poncho & Shelter
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations
EFFEKT Designs the Better Energy Charge Park
Sustainable NYC Flagship Stores
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Accessible Airline Seats
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Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes
Measured Architecture Designs the Shor House Project
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Curved London Office Buildings
Foster + Partners Designs 50 Electric Boulevard in South London
Geometric Prefabricated Pavilions
Heams & Michel Architectes Presents the 7 Kiosks Project
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Underground Station Expansions
Foster + Partners Introduces Two Stations on the Sydney Metro
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Portable Pet Shelter Backpacks
The Travel Habitat Carrier is Designed with Multiple Functions
Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns
VCCP Creates Public Transport Safety Campaigns for the TFL
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Metal-Wrapped Exhibition Spaces
Trace Architecture Office Creates a Structural Steel Wrap
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
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Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
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The 'Nubit' Autonomous Mobility Service is Modular
Dedicated Electric Vehicle Stations
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Digital Fare Collection Services
Bloomington Transit Now Accepts Fare Payments Using a Mobile App
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Folding Travel Toothbrush Concepts
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Rebuilt Historic Train Stations
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Modern Adventure-Ready Duffles
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Reflective Mountain-Based Shelters
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Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
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Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations
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Taxi Round-Trip Services
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Pre-Fabricated Fire Stations
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Train-Specific Digital Ticketing Platforms
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Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes
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Housing Block Defensive Facades
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Metamorphosing Fall-Ready Fashion
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Unique Urban Event Hires
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