Methodology for assessing the efficiency of the passenger transportation process in urban agglomeration
Abstract
The article proposes a formed method for assessing the efficiency of passenger transport systems based on the integration of fuzzy logic with a multicriteria decision-making system. Addressing the limitations of traditional approaches in handling subjective and uncertain data, we propose a framework that synthesises economic, operational, social, environmental and safety criteria. The methodology employs Gaussian fuzzy membership functions and a rule-based inference system to quantify efficiency, enabling dynamic optimisation of transport routes. This approach provides transport operators with a scalable tool to improve service quality, sustainability and passenger satisfaction in urban mobility systems.
About the Authors
S. A. Parra
Catherine II St. Petersburg Mining University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Postgraduate student of the 2nd year. Departments of Transport and Technological Processes and Machines Empress
R. N. Safiullin
Catherine II St. Petersburg Mining University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr.Sc., Professor, Departments of Transport and Technological Processes and Machines Empress
A. F. Sorvanov
Catherine II St. Petersburg Mining University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Departments of Transport and Technological Processes and Machines Empress
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Parra S.A., Safiullin R.N., Sorvanov A.F. Methodology for assessing the efficiency of the passenger transportation process in urban agglomeration. Social-economic and technical systems: research, design and optimization. 2025;(3):109-124. (In Russ.)
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