# Autonomous Minibus Service with Semi-on-demand Routes in Grid Networks

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.00219 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2501.00219/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 31 Dec 2024.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Semi-on-Demand Transit Feeders with Shared Autonomous Vehicles and Reinforcement-Learning-Based Zonal Dispatching Control](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2509.01883/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

This paper investigates the potential of autonomous minibuses which take on-demand directional routes for pick-up and drop-off in a grid network of wider area with low density, followed by fixed routes in areas with demand. Mathematical formulation for generalized costs demonstrates its benefits, with indicators proposed to select existing bus routes for conversion with the options of zonal express and parallel routes. Simulations on modeled scenarios and case studies with bus routes in Chicago show reductions in both passenger costs and generalized costs over existing fixed-route bus service between suburban areas and CBD.