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Optimizing the service area and trip selection of an electric automated taxi system used for the last mile of train trips

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  • Liang, Xiao
  • Correia, Gonçalo Homem de Almeida
  • van Arem, Bart

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We propose two integer programming models for optimizing an automated taxi (AT) system for last mile of train trips. Model S1: trip reservations are accepted or rejected by the operator according to the profit maximization; model S2: any reservation on a selected zone by the model must be satisfied. Models were applied to a case-study. Results indicate that fleet size influences the profitability of the taxi system: a fleet of 40 ATs is optimal in S1 and 60 ATs in S2. Having electric ATs constrains the system for small fleets because ATs will not have time for charging.

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  • Liang, Xiao & Correia, Gonçalo Homem de Almeida & van Arem, Bart, 2016. "Optimizing the service area and trip selection of an electric automated taxi system used for the last mile of train trips," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 93(C), pages 115-129.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:transe:v:93:y:2016:i:c:p:115-129
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2016.05.006
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