Optimizing On-Demand Bus Services for Remote Areas

Urban public transport line formulation has its appeal in promoting public convenience and developing environmentally friendly cities. During the bus line planning stage, the line frequency and stop location determination is a key issue for decision makers. Our study focuses on the integrated formulation problem between line frequency and stop planning featuring multi-type vehicles. The multi-type vehicles are able to accommodate the various passenger demands at either peak hours or off-peak hours. The a priori magnitudes of user demands are investigated by drone-based technique methods in the tactical-level plan. The collected geospatial data can assist the public transport user forecast. A mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model is proposed. The objective is to minimize the walking cost of passengers, the building cost of stops, and the operation cost of service frequency. The effectiveness of the model is validated by a real case in Nantong, China. CPLEX is used to resolve the MILP model. Yielding to the budget constraint, in high-price, medium-price, and low-price scenarios, the optimal high-quantity stop scheme can save 3.04%, 3.11%, and 3.38% in overall cost compared with the medium-quantity stop scheme, respectively; their cost savings are 8.53%, 8.70%, and 9.09% more than the costs of the low-quantity stop scheme.

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Efficiency on the Move: Assessing Operation Management Practices and Developing a Strategic Plan for Bus Companies in a Philippine Provincial District

Velez

2024

JIP

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This study assessed bus companies' operation and management practices in a provincial district in the Philippines, focusing on human resource management, facility management, safety protocols, and reservation systems. A descriptive-quantitative approach was employed to gather data from bus personnel, operators, and commuters, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of these practices. The research findings reveal significant operational inefficiencies in bus companies within the provincial district, particularly in safety practices, facility management, and human resource practices. Issues such as the lack of safety tools, poor maintenance schedules, and inadequate training for personnel lead to accidents and poor customer service, while outdated technological practices, like the absence of an online reservation system, further hinder operational effectiveness. Despite bus operators being content with current practices, commuters and personnel express dissatisfaction, highlighting a disconnect between stakeholders. Overall, the study underscores the need for safety, human resources, and facility management improvements to enhance operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and business performance. As a result, this study facilitated a collaboration with industry experts to create a comprehensive strategic operations management plan that contains the implementation of robust safety protocols, the establishment of a comprehensive facility management system, continuous staff training programs, the adoption of modern technological solutions, and enhancement of stakeholder communication channels which is progressively adopted by bus companies A, B, and C.

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Optimizing On-Demand Bus Services for Remote Areas

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Efficiency on the Move: Assessing Operation Management Practices and Developing a Strategic Plan for Bus Companies in a Philippine Provincial District

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