The paper investigates the efficiency of serving high demand transit corridors with
connected semi-autonomous bus platoons in both bus and BRT services. Platooning …

This chapter brings an overview of the evolution of automation in public transport, from the
first automated metros until the most recent advances and trials in mixed-traffic conditions …

Highlights•Increased service frequency of a public transport service may lead to higher
accident rates.•Users may speed in order to save time by catching an earlier …

This paper investigates the influence of three distinct subsidy schemes, namely, fixed price,
fixed premium, and minimum price guarantee policies, on the investment timing and optimal …

The massive investment in, and development of, automated and connected transport (ACT)
technology development has triggered much debate about this breakthrough technology's …

In order to preserve the quality of life especially in rural communities, new mobility concepts
have to be developed. Autonomous vehicles present a promising and cutting-edge …

To avoid negative externalities of autonomous vehicles on urban mobility, they should
complement and not compete with public transport. Therefore, we analyze the influences on …

Population growth will lead to increasing demand for an efficient transportation system. In
response to this challenge, the environment must be adjusted to support the development of …

In a rapidly changing world, transportation is a big determinant of quality of life, financial
growth and progress. New challenges (such as the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic) …

The definition of autonomous driving capabilities accounts for a spectrum of functionalities
that start with basic driver support functions, all the way to the top level, which is complete …