New mathematical system helps to cut bus journey times
Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 10:28
in Mathematics & Economics
A research team from the University of Burgos (UBU) has designed a system to reduce the time spent waiting at bus stops in the city, as well as the length of bus journeys. The method, which could be applied to other locations, is based on a mathematical strategy known as 'taboo search'...