Uncovering Cabdriver Behavior Patterns from their Digital Traces

Findings: The top-grossing cab drivers in Shenzhen China drive faster and complete trips in less time, even if the roads they select aren’t necessarily the shortest distance.

Method: Used GPS to track daily operations of 3,000 cab drivers in Shenzhen China.

Good for: If you are interested in traffic patterns, or apps like Waze, autonomous vehicles, or ride share services.

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Liu L, Andris C and Ratti C (2010) Uncovering Cabdriver Behavior Patterns from their Digital Traces. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. 34(6): 541-548.