METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENTLY DEPLOYING VEHICLES OF A DENSELY POPULATED URBAN AREA

摘要

A method, apparatus, and program for efficiently deploying vehicles to meet the mobility needs in a densely populated urban area. By subscribing to a service which can broker with drivers on a 24/7 basis, a rider in a metropolitan area will be able to travel around the area at any time without dependence on private car ownership. The broker can group the riders with similar travel needs to facilitate a single vehicle accomplishing the trip in an economical, convenient, speedy vehicle and safe mode that will be a viable alternative to individual driving. Such service will help to reduce traffic congestion thus adding even more to the speed of the trip.;The method may also be used in less densely populated areas, e.g. rural, to aviod the need to widen or build highways.