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A. Marques, V. Sebastian & M. Torregrosa

Abstract

As this paper describes, the application of information techologies to specific tasks of a Urban Public Transport company produce social and economical benefits. The company ETRA, has developed two projects founded by the European Commission oriented to the improvement in the operation of Urban Public Transport companies: the first has produced a tool for the integral fleet maintenance and the second for flexible rescheduling. 1 Introduction Urban transport is an increasingly important economic and social issue. In order to improve current situation it is necessary promoting a modal shift from private to public transport (PT), making it attractive and efficient. Nowadays Information Systems are very extende

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