Flexible transport systems such as Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) are becoming more
and more popular over the last few years due to their convenience for customers. However …

Public bus transit service (PBTS) is recognized as a highly effective mode of transportation,
offering accessibility, affordability, and adaptability that contribute to its critical role in …

On-demand ridepooling (ODRP) vehicles follow routes that are fully flexible. However, when
the system does not provide door-to-door service and users can be asked to walk, their …

The dial-a-ride (DAR) service is a precursor to emerging shared mobility. Service providers
expect efficient management of fleet resources to improve service quality without degrading …

Electronic business has expanded, resulting in flourishing rural e-commerce globally, and
particularly in China. This paper introduces a novel rural public transit system that integrates …

The growing number and complexity of modern megalopolises, where several millions of
inhabitants request efficient transport services, pose colossal challenges to urban mobility …

Flexible bus is a class of demand-responsive transit that provides door-to-door service. It is
gaining popularity now but also encounters many challenges, such as high dynamism …

With the increasing concerns about traffic congestion and climate change, much effort has
been made to enhance sustainable urban mobility for passengers and goods. One …

This study models the equilibrium mode choice of emerging customized bus (CB) services in
a multi-modal urban transportation network. Two unique characteristics of CB services are …

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 …