Whether you love public transportation or hate it, there have been a number of unusual innovations in the industry of people-moving.
Whether it's through manga trains, subway fashion shoots or macabre busvertising, advertisers, designers and innovators alike have discovered that the easiest way to reach a wide captive audience is to integrate their ideas with public transportation.
Implications - Is is definitely nice to step on to public transportation such as the bus and find it neat and tidy with a seat waiting for you. What is even nicer is if the transportation you're riding in is clean, bright and designed with taste. The featured images bring you on a whirlwind journey through the best and brightest ways to get around town.
89 Peculiar Public Transportation Innovations
89
No Pants Subway Ride
900 Underground Underwear Enthusiasts in NYC
88
Humiliating Gym Campaigns
Fitness First's Giant Scales at Bus Stops Display Your Weight
87
Adidas Embraces Graffiti
7 Top Graffiti Artists Commissioned to Plaster Subway
86
Guerrilla Adbusting
Street Artists FTW-Crew Add Photoshop Toolbox to Subway Ads
85
Clever Busvertising
10 Creative Bus Billboards
84
Controversial Public Transit Photos
Paris Metro Nudes
83
Insane Party Locations
Subway Shindigs Take Public Parties Underground
82
Anonymous Texts at Bus Stops
Big Brother's Creepy Bluetooth Campaign
81
7 Creative Bus Stops
80
Mini Car Subway Exit
79
Bus Ads That Change Based on GPS Location
78
Interactive Movie Promos
Tech-Savvy 'Twilight' Posters in Brazil Subways
77
Subway Cart Fashion Shoots
Alberta Ferretti Fall Campaign
76
Personal Trains
ULTRa Future Train
75
Train Surfing
Danish YouTube Daredevil Gets Smashed
74
Habitrail Home Aquarium
A Subway Network for Your Fish
73
The Human Powered Bus
72
Public Transit 2.0
Florence TAV Station
71
Train Graffiti Kit for Your Home
70
Sexist Subways
Women-Only Transit In Seoul
69
The Dirty Clothes Bus
68
Hybrid Trains-Semi Truck
The Silvertip Blade Runner
67
School Bus Drag Racing
Summertime Torque Trials
66
Gratevertising
Party Store Uses Subway Grates for Promotion
65
Human Mirrors on Subways
Improv Everywhere Puts 16 Twins on Subway
64
3-D Tongues
Japanese Subway Ads
63
Vintage Subway Ads
Using Old London Underground Campaigns to Inspire New Creativity
62
Futuristic Public Transit Pods
Personal Train Capsules
61
Subway Music Videos
The Pussycat Dolls Remake 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire
60
Faux Child Billboards
Australian ‘Stop Child Abuse Now' Campaign From JWT
59
Child-Friendly Train
Japanese Public Transit for Kids by Eiji Mititooka
58
Tequila Express
Drink Your Way Through Mexico on the Tequila Train
57
Energy-Generating Subway Station Floors
East Japan Railway Harvests Power from Commuters
56
Subway Hoedowns
The Xylopholks Entertain New Yorkers In Furry Animal Costumes
55
Epic Graffiti Meltdowns
Artist NUG Attacks Public Train Service With Territorial Pissings
54
Ceiling-Mounted Subway Maps
GPS System Pinpoints Location on Subway Car Ceilings
53
Tranquil Spanish Subway Ad
Metro Madrid
52
Urban Survival Kits
Subivor for Subway Emergencies
51
Futuristic Suspended Trains
Scania ‘U.P. Urban Progress' by Jason Battersby
50
Impromptu Playgrounds
San Franciso Pranksters Install Swings on BART Trains
49
Subway Cars as Art Studios
The Village Underground
48
Subway Ad Mashups
Urban Pranks by 'Poster Boy'
47
Manga-Themed Transportation
Japan's Anime-Embellished Trains
46
Fruit Dispensing Bus Stops
Pruhealth Campaign
45
360 MPH Supertrains
TGV French Rail Train Sets Record
44
Animated Subvertising
Subway Ads Flicker in Asia
43
Extreme Public Transportation
Giant Suction Cups for Hitchhikers for 2008 Fiat Contest
42
Subway Street Art
The Take a Seat Project
41
Self-Steering Buses
UC Berkeley Magnetic Transit
40
Branded Landmarks
NYC Subway Car Gets Wrapped
39
Solar Powered Bus Stop Ads
Fuel Miami LLC i-Shelters
38
Snowing Billboards
Tryvann Bus Stop Ad Snows When Ski Conditions Are Stellar
37
Subway Web Surfing
WiFi Rail Makes Deal with BART for Underground Internet Access
36
Illusory Anti-Graffiti Ads
TransPerth Adds Handcuffs to Train Seats
35
Rollercoaster Metro
Carmelit Slanted Subway
34
High Speed EcoTrains
Greener, Faster Travel for Californians
33
Subway Ticket Art
138,000 Tickets Converted Into Astro Boy Pixel Art
32
Stylish Subway Entrances
Toulouse, France Introduces Modern Art to Public Transit
31
Eco-Friendly Double-Decker Buses
The Freight*BUS Reinvents London Icon
30
Alternative Dining in a Bus
Root Master Restaurant
29
Kinetic Busvertising
Batman in the Window of Hamburg Buses Moves When in Motion
28
Driverless Bus
Capoco Bus Uses Magnets, Not Drivers
27
LED Trainvertising
Half KM of Ads in London Heathrow Express
26
Animated Bus Stop Billboards
McDonald's Big Mac Yawning Ad
25
Auto Part Integration Ads
Clever Bus Billboards
24
Fastest Train Ever
319 MPH Central Japan Railway
23
Perpetual Passenger Train
Non-Stop Metro Rail Transit
22
Greening Train Stations
Birmingham's New Street Station
21
Mass Transit Tokens as Fashion
Cufflinks for Stylish Travelers
20
Interactive Chocolate Ads
Cadbury Touchscreen Bus Shelter Game
19
Activist Auto Sculptures
Acne Creates Giant Flygbussarna Bus Out of 50 Cars for Mass Transit
18
Speedy Eco Trains
Sweden's Grona Taget Sets Record
17
Underground Art Galleries
The Platform at Degrave Street Subway Station
16
Bikers Switching to Trains
SNCF Trains Ad
15
Mobile Literacy
The 'Library on Wheels' Bus
14
Subway Stations Get Mobile Service
NYC Tunnel Talk
13
The Train Bus
Multi Modal Travel
12
Guerrilla Anti-Religion Campaigns
UK Atheist Busvertising
11
Heated AdverShelters
Kraft Entices Customers with Warmth at Bus Stops
10
Bus Top Billboards
Ads for High Rise Eyes
9
Subway Head-Holders
Gadgets to Help Tired Commuters Take Quick Naps en Route
8
LED Technology for Subways
See-Through Information
7
Busvertising for Cleanliness
The ‘Keep Holland Clean' Campaign
6
Trains That Mimic Nature
Renfe Protects Planet With Animal-Inspired Transportation
5
Bus Depots For Dogs
The Pfötchenhotel Shuttle Service
4
Subway Ticket Portraits
Parisian Metro Artist Luc Grateau
3
Redecorating Subway Cars
Pranksters Turn Train into a Living Room
2
Street-Smart Penguins
De Lijn Public Transport Emphasizes Safety in Numbers
1
Subway Car Room
Michal Tatarkiewicz's Mural
Related Ideas
Carbon-Plated Performance Sneakers
HOKA Presents the Lifestyle Transport X Sneaker
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Hybrid Design Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter by Ognjen Docic is Feature-Rich
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
The Surge S32 Has an Interchangeable Body Frame
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Travel-Friendly Luggage
BÉIS Recently Introduced the Commuter Collection
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes
The Conceptual 'E-THUNDER' Electric Bike is Commute and Trail-Ready
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Book-Inspired Public Benches
Madrid City Council Launched the Sit Down to Read 2024 Campaign
Compact Electric City Cars
KG Motors' 'mibot' Offers Enhanced Mobility
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Accessible Train Fleet Designs
VIA Rail Canada Has Introduced a Cutting-Edge Fleet of Trains
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Rugged Off-Road Buses
The Third-Generation 'Praetorian' Bus is Designed For Inhospitable Terrain
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Transit Accessibility-Focused Digital Guides
Metrolinx Debuts Six Digital Guides on MagnusCards
Transforming Bullet Train Toys
In Japan, McDonald’s Happy Meals Now Come with Shinkalion Toys
Electric Microbus Charity Auctions
Volkswagen Hosts an ID. Buzz Virtual Auction in Canada
Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
This High-Wheel Bike Features a Motor and Battery
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Cross-Country Beer Trains
The Coors Light Chill Train Invites Passengers Aboard with CGI
Public Transit-Themed Swimwear
Transport for London and Budgy Smuggler Partnered on a Collection
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Rejuvenated Chinese Train Stations
MAD Architects Breathed New Life Into a Century-Old Station
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Pasta Box Tickets
Barilla Turned Pasta Boxes into "Togetherness Tickets" on World Pasta Day
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters
The Batsy Cat Shelter by Burcu Nehir Tüm Offers Comfort
Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts
TienHung.Design Presents the Diode E-Bike with a Futuristic Look
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Versatile Commercial Van Options
The New Volkswagen Transporter Comes in Several Drive Systems
Delightful Smart Messaging Systems
Vestaboard is Aesthetically Pleasing and Nostalgic
Cartoon Hedgehog Airplane Designs
SEGA/ATLUS and AirAsia Launch a Sonic-Themed Airplane Design
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Light-Filled Public Restrooms
I IN Uses Yellow and Green to Create Vivid Toilet Interiors
Integrated Transportation Centers
The Jinjialing Overpass Underground Transportation Center Opens
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Artfully DIY-Wrapped Minibuses
Volkswagen Presents the All-Electric ID.Buzz Microbus
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Campy Wearable Seats
The Sweet Seat is a Stylish, Comfortable Solution for Commuters
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
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
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
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
Street-Informed Collaborative E-Bikes
Daily Paper Taps the Help of Super73 to Create the ZX Bike
Chicagoan Chatbot Services
This Chatbot Helps Users Navigate Chicago's Public Transit System
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
AI-Powered CCTV Systems
Amazon Unveils a New Emotion-Detecting AI Software for Train Passengers
Car Transfer Service Apps
Andersen Collaborated with a Ride-Sharing Provider on This New Product
Underground Station Expansions
Foster + Partners Introduces Two Stations on the Sydney Metro
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
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
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
Supperclub.tube Presents a Unique Six-Course Dining Event
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Underwater Bicycle Parks
VenhoevenCS Architecture + Urbanism Completes the IJboulevard
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
On-Demand Electric Boat Taxis
Bangkok's Electric Boat Taxi Commenced Service in July
Real-Time Subway Map Apps
The Weekendest Offers a Comprehensive View of the NYC Subway System
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Festive Rideshare Booths
Uber's Naughty or Nice Booth Rewards Riders with Above-Average Scores
Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
The 'Nubit' Autonomous Mobility Service is Modular
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts
Joby Aviation, Inc. Launches a New Aircraft for Passenger Service
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
Digital Fare Collection Services
Bloomington Transit Now Accepts Fare Payments Using a Mobile App
Festive Film Vehicles
Turo Helps Drivers Spread Seasonal Cheer with Limited-Edition Elfmobiles
Subway-Lined Waved Panels
Ateneo Used 3D Tech to Form Sculptural Walls Around Wuyuanwan Station
Accessible Driverless Public Buses
Treasure Island Rolls Out the Loop Program in San Francisco
Rebuilt Historic Train Stations
MAD Introduces the Train Station in the Forest in China
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Modern Adventure-Ready Duffles
Mission Workshop Debuts the Mass Transit Weekender Duffle
Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns
Tremend Designs the Metropolitan Station in Lublin
Automated Transit Buses
Vicinity Motor Corp. Deploys Its Electric Bus in Michigan
Premium eBike Subscription Services
Wombi Released in Seattle to Make eBikes More Accessible
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Point-and-Click Escape Games
Escape Room Phantom Train Challenges Players with Stories and Puzzles
User-Generated Toronto Baseball Ads
GO Transit Celebrates Toronto Blue Jays with Fan-Created Ads
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Online Virtual Station Tours
Greater Anglia Launched an Online Virtual Tour of Marks Tey Station
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
Student-Targeted Trip Promotions
Busbud will Offer Seven Students a Year of Free Transportation
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
The InDrive Ride Hail Platform is Now Available in the Us
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations
KA Architecture Studio Designs the Jahad Metro Plaza
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Smart Transit Solutions
NEXCOM is Unveiling a New Mobility System for Public Transit at APTA 2023
Double-Decker Bus Tastings
Nyetimber Will Host a Tasting Event on a Double-Decker Bus at the Savoy
Train-Specific Digital Ticketing Platforms
Save a Train Revolutionizes Global Rail Travel
Metamorphosing Fall-Ready Fashion
DZHUS Presents its New Seasonal Transit Collection
Expanding City Cycle Paths
London's Cycleway Network Now Extends 400 Kilometers
Bookable Senior Bus Services
Link2work Facilitates Safe Travel for Seniors Across the UK
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Artfully Designed Train Stations
Design Studio MAD Creates its First Train Station in Beijing
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot
In-Neighbourhood Service Maps
TROT KIT Helps Nomads Find Services Where They Are