SIGNAL+DRAHT | Issue 04/2023
How crowded is the train? – Improving travel comfort by providing information on utilisation rates
Strengthening public transport is a key factor in achieving climate goals and contributing to a sustainable transportation system. The goal of the SAFIRA project [11] is to provide passengers with reliable information on the utilisation rates of public transportation in order to direct them to less crowded routes. Initial findings from the accompanying user research have shown a need for this information, but situational and personal factors also play a role when deciding on connections. Technical challenges include the development and optimisation of algorithms and data availability...