In light of the need to make better use of existing transport infrastructure, demand-
responsive transportation (DRT) systems are gaining traction internationally. However, many …

Paratransit services offer flexible on-demand transportation filling crucial mobility gaps
otherwise unmet by conventional public transportation systems. A common problem …

In freight distribution services a required quality level may have a relevant effect on
transportation costs. For this reason an evaluation tool is useful to compare different service …

Abstract Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services are frequently offered in the context
of door-to-door transportation of elderly and persons with disabilities (PWD), but are …

In this paper we study the effects of changes to a paratransit system operated as a dynamic
dial-a-ride service. The scheduling of requests is limited by time window constraints and …

Collaborative transportation has been proposed as a potential solution to decrease
congestion, reduce environmental effects of transport, and provide transportation options to …

In a time of economic austerity, more pressure is being put on the existing transport systems
to be more sustainable and, at the same time, more equitable and socially inclusive. Regular …

This paper presents the formulation of a new optimization problem designated as the
express minibus problem, which intends to form small groups of clients with compatible …

Planning public transport services for areas of low population density is important to enable
travel by those without convenient travel options. In such areas, transit vehicles frequently …

For the provision of efficient and high-quality public transport services in rural areas with a
low population density, the introduction of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services is …