‘Opla' is the design to bring more comfort and efficiency in public transportation such as tram or subway.

The growth of the mega cities has increased use of mass transportation and current sitting layout is not serving the needs and behavior of the riders. It is hassle to find seats, settle down, standing up, and make way out through the crowd.

The leaning position of Opla makes it faster, easier, and more efficient for every riders. It is designed to bring utmost comfort in leaning position ergonomically and securely. Over-molded silicon brings cushion and traction. The height control mechanism makes seat adjustable for the riders with different height and sizes.

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'Opla' is the design to bring more comfort and efficiency in public transportation such as tram or subway. The leaning position of Opla makes it faster, easier, and more efficient for every riders. It is designed to bring utmost comfort in leaning position ergonomically and securely.

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First, the leaning position allows faster and easier flow of movement in and out of the car. The separation of standing and sitting and the movement to access leaning points are much more coherent. It encompasses both short and long riders.

 

Second, slightly angled seating layout allows minimum privacy. It is natural behavior of individuals to promote their own personal space. In public space like subway, it is almost impossible to obtain personal space, often resulting in uncomfortable positioning. New layout allows more controlled eye contact, by allowing riders to not face directly to the other riders.

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Third, structure and mechanism of Opla allows more comfort and customization. Simple structure allows easier maintenance of the seats. Foot rest and over-molded silicon brings comfort and traction. The height control system that allows customization for different sizes of users. The spring loaded lock that clicks inside the structure of tube allows easy adjustment with one button.

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In conclusion, excessive increase use of public transit needed re-investigation of the current status of seating layout and configuration inside its cars. Personal mobility 'within' the cities are going to bring utmost increase in public transit riders, requiring better facility. Comfortable and efficient seating configuration will be the key in these space. Opla fulfills right needs and challenges of public transportation riders today and future, but enhances efficiency and behavior experience.