Nowadays, boarding devices for transportation disadvantaged people are in high demand. This study introduces three scenarios of boarding devices for PBV in the last mile area. These scenarios restrict the passengers’ movement paths to separate the b...
Nowadays, boarding devices for transportation disadvantaged people are in high demand. This study introduces three scenarios of boarding devices for PBV in the last mile area. These scenarios restrict the passengers’ movement paths to separate the boarding and alighting routes, assign the boarding order based on the passengers’ needs, and minimize the collision risk and the boarding and alighting time for transportation disadvantaged people. The authors also recommend the optimal door types and driving methods for each scenario after analyzing existing vehicle door systems. The study anticipates that the suggested boarding devices will improve the accessibility and convenience of PBV in the last mile area.