Genetic algorithms for the bus driver scheduling problem: a case study

T G Dias (), J P de Sousa and J F Cunha
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T G Dias: Universidade do Porto/INEGI
J P de Sousa: Universidade do Porto/INEGI
J F Cunha: Universidade do Porto/INEGI

Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2002, vol. 53, issue 3, 324-335

Abstract: Abstract This paper describes an application of genetic algorithms to the bus driver scheduling problem. The application of genetic algorithms extends the traditional approach of Set Covering/Set Partitioning formulations, allowing the simultaneous consideration of several complex criteria. The genetic algorithm is integrated in a DSS but can be used as a very interactive tool or a stand-alone application. It incorporates the user's knowledge in a quite natural way and produces solutions that are almost directly implemented by the transport companies in their operational planning processes. Computational results with airline and bus crew scheduling problems from real world companies are presented and discussed.

Keywords: genetic algorithms; bus driver scheduling problem; decision support systems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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