When demand for transportation is low or highly variable, traditional public bus services tend
to lose their efficiency and typically frustrate (potential) passengers. In the literature, a large …

This paper proposes a new optimization model for the network design problem of the
demand-responsive customized bus (CB). The proposed model consists of two phases …

Customized bus (CB) is an increasingly popular mode of transportation in many cities
around the world. However, studies on CB network design have mostly overlooked three …

A customized bus (CB) system is an emerging public transportation that aims to provide
direct and efficient transit services for groups of commuters with similar travel demands …

Various customized bus route optimization methods based on certain conditions have been
applied to the actual route optimization problems, but the actual operation process of …

Considering that, in reality, passengers usually hold preferred time windows when waiting
for a bus at a station, this study develops a mixed integer programming model for the …

The transition to alternative energy sources and the adoption of on-demand operating
modes in urban bus systems are crucial steps towards reducing carbon footprints and …

Traditional customized buses travel on fixed routes, which cannot satisfy passengers'
flexibility and convenience requirements. This paper studies a demand-responsive transit …

The prioritization of public transit as an essential means of promoting sustainable urban
development has a significant role in improving the quality of public transportation services …

The customized bus (CB) transit is recognized as an effective transportation mode offering
more flexible and demand-responsive service than traditional bus transit with fixed route and …