Location- and time-dependent meeting point recommendations for shared interurban rides. (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Czioska, Paul; Trifunović, Aleksandar; Dennisen, Sophie; Sester, Monika
• Is Part Of: Journal of location based services. Volume 11:Number 3/4(2017)
• Page Start: 181
• Page End: 203
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: Ride-sharing -- meeting points -- routing -- recommender system -- GIS; Mobile computing -- Periodicals; Multimedia systems -- Periodicals; Local area networks (Computer networks) -- Periodicals; Wireless communication systems -- Periodicals; 004.68
• DOI: 10.1080/17489725.2017.1421779
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-9725

Abstract

Abstract: Drivers offering spare seats in their vehicles on long-distance (interurban) trips often have to pick up or drop off passengers in cities en route. In that case, it is necessary to agree on a meeting point. Often, this is done by proposing well-known locations like train stations, which frequently induces unnecessary detours through the inner-city districts. In contrast, meeting points in the vicinity of motorways and arterial roads with good public transport connection can reduce driving time and mileage. This work proposes a location-based approach to enable a fast and automatic recommendation of suitable pick up (and drop off) points for drivers and passengers using a GIS workflow and comprehensive precomputation of travel times.