The Ordinary Bus Supports Accessible Travel in Brooklyn
Laura McQuarrie — May 18, 2026 — World
References: businessoffashion
To underscore its commitment to everyday essentials made accessible, ingredient-focused skincare brand The Ordinary launched The Ordinary Bus to quickly shuttle people in Brooklyn between the waterfront Domino Park and Prospect Park—an area that's notoriously difficult to travel between. Getting from one beloved green space in Brooklyn to the other with no direct connection generally means routes require a combination of buses, subway transfers or a long walk through several neighborhoods, meaning the journey usually demands planning and patience. In the spirit of community-minded service, the limited-run The Ordinary Bus gets locals and visitors alike from Point A to Point B more efficiently.
The Ordinary Bus is now running through June 9th, underscoring that "convenience and accessibility should be ordinary.”
The Ordinary Bus is now running through June 9th, underscoring that "convenience and accessibility should be ordinary.”
Digital Detox Travel Hardware
Consumers are adopting dumbphones and single-purpose gadgets as essential travel hardware to minimize digital distractions during summer trips.
Question 1
During a summer leisure trip, have you ever left your usual smartphone behind and used only a basic phone or "dumbphone" with limited functions?
Question 2
What was the MAIN reason you used this type of device during your trip?
Question 3
On a future leisure trip, how likely would you be to leave your smartphone behind and use only a basic phone with limited functions?
Trend Themes
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Branded Transit Partnerships — Companies embedding temporary transit services into local routes can reshape last-mile connectivity and community engagement models.
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Micro-mobility Integration for Green Spaces — Short-distance shuttle links and micro-mobility hubs adjacent to parks present new possibilities for seamless, low-friction access to recreational areas.
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Pop-up Community Transport — Limited-run, location-specific transit activations highlight potentials for agile, demand-responsive services that bypass traditional fixed-route planning.
Industry Implications
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Urban Mobility — Transit operators and startups could leverage branded, temporary routes to experiment with flexible service models and data-driven routing for underserved corridors.
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Consumer Skincare Brands — Lifestyle-focused beauty labels can extend their product narratives into physical convenience services that deepen local brand loyalty and experiential reach.
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Event and Experiential Marketing — Agencies and promoters have opportunities to incorporate functional transport elements into campaigns that simultaneously solve logistical pain points and amplify brand presence.
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