A Modelling Study of a Taxi Service Operation
- 1 November 1992
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in International Journal of Operations & Production Management
- Vol. 12 (11) , 65-78
- https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579210017510
Abstract
Optimal crew allocation and scheduling is an important issue in the management of a large fleet of taxis. Presents a modelling study of a taxi service operation in a Singapore public transport company, with the results adaptable for other similar operations. Proposes two quantitative techniques: the queueing analysis approach and the integer programming approach: These can be used to allocate and schedule the taxi fleet to cover the demand for services at various time periods and geographical zones for the entire country. Presents a routeing and scheduling management information system to support the scheduler in making routeing and scheduling decisions.Keywords
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