Route+Planning

= Route Planning Software =

Definition:
Route planning software is a computer software programme, designed to plan a (optimal) route between two geographical locations using a journey planning engine, typically specialised for road networks as a road route planner.

Description

 * What:** A programme similar to GPS but used specifically to map a journey from one geographical location to another, generally for road routes. It offers additional informatin such as places passed on the route and more specific directions. Common sense is needed as the program can make mistakes such as detouring through non-existent paths, bodies of water or buildings etc. Certain applications can be added on to estimate travel times and costs.

The Dragon Taxi company would use this most for their drivers, mapping journeys along the road in case a driver is unsure where to take a passenger. This could be used at any time. It is best in urban areas due to it's directions about crosswords and such and is less useful in areas with less roads. It can be used to plan more time and fuel-efficient routes for the taxi fleet. The programme would also be written in such a way that it would take the most efficient route rather than a winding route in order to receive more money. This is to ensure there will be no issues with the customers about having them being "ripped-off".

The program is run on computers, so taxi drivers using it whilst driving would greatly benefit from having in-buit computers in their taxis, much like a GPS system.

[|http://routes.tomtom.com/#/map/?center=21.516907%2C39.219193&zoom=9&map=basic]

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