Matching functions for free-floating shared mobility system optimization to capture maximum walking distances

Matthias Soppert, Claudius Steinhardt, Christian Müller, Jochen Gönsch, Prasanna M. Bhogale

Abstract: Highlights•Existing matching function only suitable for station-based shared mobility systems.•Development of matching functions for free-floating shared mobility systems.•Matching functions consider customers’ maximum walking distances and zone sizes.•More advanced matching functions improve rentals prediction accuracy.•Decision making improved when integrating matching functions in optimization models.