demand-responsive system
[/dɪˈmænd rɪˈspɒnsɪv ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: demand-responsive systems
sistema responsivo à demanda
1. A transportation or service system that adjusts its operations based on real-time customer demand rather than following fixed schedules and routes
The demand-responsive system allows buses to pick up and drop off passengers at flexible locations based on their requests.
O sistema responsivo à demanda permite que os ônibus apanhem e deixem passageiros em locais flexíveis de acordo com seus pedidos.
2. A technology-enabled service model that dynamically allocates resources in response to immediate customer needs
The ride-sharing company implemented a demand-responsive system to optimize driver availability during peak hours.
A empresa de compartilhamento de caronas implementou um sistema responsivo à demanda para otimizar a disponibilidade de motoristas durante as horas de pico.
This term is increasingly relevant in Brazil as cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro modernize their transportation infrastructure. The concept aligns with growing interest in smart mobility solutions and app-based services. In the USA, demand-responsive systems have gained prominence with the rise of ride-sharing platforms and smart city initiatives.
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