Abstract
Two research efforts devoted to the potential use of computers in the control of DRT systems are reported. A computer simulation model to test alternative computer control algorithms and to predict system performance; and a set of control procedures in which (a) the immediate assignment of each request was made to the current "tour" of the best vehicle; (b) the assignment was based on feasibility conditions, under which each user receives service within specified bounds; and (c) the determination of the best assignment was based on the minimization of total service times for current and future passengers.