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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flexible transport systemon-demand service systemadaptive transportation systemdynamic routing system
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed-route systemscheduled transit systemstatic transportation system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema responsivo à demanda
Standard formal term used in transportation and service industry contexts
São Paulo
sistema sob demanda
Alternative phrasing commonly used in urban mobility discussions
Rio de Janeiro
serviço flexível sob demanda
Emphasizes flexibility aspect in service design
Portugal
sistema responsivo à procura
Portuguese European uses 'procura' instead of 'demanda' for demand

Related Words

demand-responsive transport (DRT)real-time trackingdynamic routingflexible scheduling

Related Idioms & Phrases

on-the-fly adjustment
meeting demand in real-time
responsive to customer needs
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