A smart algorithm for a taxi sharing scheme in New York

Available for over a year

Daniela Rus discusses the algorithm that aims to cut down the number of taxis in New York from 15,000 to 3,000, whilst making fewer journeys for the same number of people and ensuring that taxi drivers do not suffer a drop in income. (Image: New York City cab drivers wait in line for fares. Credit: Timothy A Clary / AFP / Getty Images)