SMART researchers conducted a case study in Tampines, Singapore, to find out if autonomous mobility on demand can co-exist with or threatens the public transit system.
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IMAGE: Spatial distribution changes in PT supply during the competition: (left) Routes with supply decrease; (right) Routes with supply increase view more
Credit: Zhejing Cao and Baichuan Mo
Singapore, 5 May 2021 - The rapid advancement of Autonomous Vehicles (AV) technology in recent years has changed transport systems and consumer habits globally. As countries worldwide see a surge in AV usage, the rise of shared Autonomous Mobility on Demand (AMoD) service is likely to be next on the cards. Public Transit (PT), a critical component of urban transportation, will inevitably be impacted by the upcoming influx of AMoD and the question remains unanswered on whether AMoD would co-exist with or threaten the PT system.