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This work attempts to combine the creation of public transport timetables and vehicle scheduling so as to improve the correspondence of vehicle departure times with passenger demand while minimizing the resources (the fleet size required). The methods presented for handling the two components simultaneously can be applied for both single and interlining transit routes, and can be carried out in an automated manner. With the growing problems of transit reliability, and advances in the technology of passenger information systems, the importance of even and clock headways is reduced. This allows for the possibility to create more efficient schedules from both the passenger and operator perspectives. The procedures presented are accompanied by examples and graphical explanations. It is emphasized that the public timetable is one of the predominant bridges between the operator (and community) and the passengers.
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Ceder, A. (2001). Efficient Timetabling and Vehicle Scheduling for Public Transport. In: Voß, S., Daduna, J.R. (eds) Computer-Aided Scheduling of Public Transport. Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, vol 505. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56423-9_3
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