Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to a system of modular mobile autonomous vehicles that can selectively connect in order to combine dining experiences of different passengers. Passenger preferences, trip details, and food logistics can each be factors in determining optimal matches for combined dining.

Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to a system for managing a jointly owned autonomous vehicle. The system schedules usage of the vehicle by different owners, makes the vehicle available for rental by third parties when not in use by the owners, and distributes expenses and rental revenue to owners proportional to each owner's ownership interest or in accordance with user behavior and vehicle usage, as appropriate.

Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to a system of modular mobile autonomous vehicles that can selectively connect in order to combine dining experiences of different passengers. Passenger preferences, trip details, and food logistics can each be factors in determining optimal matches for combined dining.

Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to a system for managing an arrangement between a vehicle owner and a non-owner driver. Between rides in which the driver operates the vehicle on behalf of the owner, the driver is authorized by the owner to take hired rides paid for by third parties. Limits on timing and distance are imposed on hired rides so that they conform to the owner's rides.

Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to a system for managing a jointly owned autonomous vehicle. The system schedules usage of the vehicle by different owners, makes the vehicle available for rental by third parties when not in use by the owners, and distributes expenses and rental revenue to owners proportional to each owner's ownership interest or in accordance with user behavior and vehicle usage, as appropriate.

Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to a delivery system for orders from a variety of businesses located along a transport route of an aerial vehicle. Fresh food, geographically unique goods, customized goods, and other retail items are ordered by passengers while in transit over ground-based locations. Scheduled in-flight deliveries provide the ordered goods to the passengers.

Abstract: A transportation network system for providing a transportation using a modular vehicle is provided. According to one or more aspects, the transportation network system for providing a modular vehicle is provided. The modular vehicle includes a parent vehicle and one or more child vehicles. The transportation network system comprises a connection module, a logistical module, and a charging module. The connection module identifies a proximate vehicle and provides the proximate vehicle connection instructions to connect the proximate vehicle to the modular vehicle as a child vehicle. The logistical module provides services to the child vehicle. The charging module manages a charging source. The charging module initiates a charge to the child vehicle from the parent vehicle.