1. Optimization approach to depot location and trip selection in one-way carsharing systems
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Correia, Gonçalo Homem de Almeida and Antunes, António Pais
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TERMINALS (Transportation) , *CAR sharing , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *INTEGER programming , *MATHEMATICAL models , *CASE studies , *MUNICIPAL government ,REVENUE - Abstract
Abstract: In this paper, we present an optimization approach to depot location in one-way carsharing systems where vehicle stock imbalance issues are addressed under three trip selection schemes. The approach is based on mixed-integer programming models whose objective is to maximize the profits of a carsharing organization considering all the revenues and costs involved. The practical usefulness of the approach is illustrated with a case study involving the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. The results we have obtained from this study provided a clear insight into the impact of depot location and trip selection schemes on the profitability of such systems. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2012
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