A framework for agent based simulation of demand responsive transport systems

Demand responsive transport (DRT), such as shared mini busses are an established form of public transport. Typically, these services operate in areas where demand is low (rural areas), very specific (airport shuttles), or only for certain user groups, such as persons with disabilities. With advances in communication technologies and possible driverless operations in the future, DRT systems may become an attractive additional mode also in urban and inter-urban transport. One way to assess and evaluate such services are transport simulations. In this paper, we describe a DRT extension framework for an existing transport simulation, followed by two case studies that demonstrate the extension’s versatility.