Next New Media

A new type of media that I would suggest, which does not currently exist, would be a smart phone application that would be used to enhance ride-share in crowded cities. Now more than ever, humans rely on transportation like ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft to get from point A to point B without having to drive themselves and spend hours looking for parking or dealing with the congestion of city life. A new application I would propose would be an additional feature that alerts passerby's of your generic intended location for your next commute and if they have the app, they as well can participate in your commute and join you on your ride until the driver arrives at each specific location. Although Uber and Lyft have integrated "pool" service, there is an inconvenience since passengers are picked up at different locations. This form of new media will allow for an easier and more efficient ride. This will not only benefit the environment and community, but also reduce fare prices that riders will have to pay since the car service will already be in the vicinity in which they are to be picked up. Another added feature of this new media platform would be the ability to connect with your driver and other pool member in the vehicle so as to plan your trips ahead of time or even have your pool passenger be a regular on your commute if its a reoccurring commute that occurs on a weekly or daily basis. This will allow for human connection and technological integration on a more personal level as well as be efficient and more effective for a driver.

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  1. Xiuzhen WuDecember 10, 2019 at 2:35 PM

    With your new suggestions for new media, I also have a new idea about transportation. Due to crowded transportation in the cities, people are concern about parking. If there is an application that can help people check the numbers and locations of parking spaces with their smartphones, there are more and more people willing to drive outside.

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  2. Connie ZhangDecember 11, 2019 at 7:29 AM

    Hi Kesham,

    I like your idea of having people "car pool" efficiently. In a way, it would be like taking a bus; however, users do not have to get into a crowded bus and commute comfortably. Additionally, it would be interesting to have a commute buddy who you didn't have until using the app feature.

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  3. JasmineDecember 11, 2019 at 1:04 PM

    I think this is a great idea because it can work similar to how buses in the city already do. the app can look at the routes of 2 or more passengers to determine the most efficient route for the drive to go. This can potentially increase the amount of riders per hour which helps with revenue.

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