Master's Thesis in Software Development: Cracking the code of demand-driven travel

2 dagen geleden

Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Info Support Voltijd

Efficient planning for demand-driven public transport in rural areas remains a complex challenge. This thesis focuses on designing a route-planning algorithm that integrates NeTEx flex and NeTEx timetable standards. You will develop a proof of concept that meets operational demands and strict business rules, aiming to create practical and scalable solutions for sustainable public transport systems.

Areas of Interest:
Public transport, flexible routing algorithms, software development, architecture, data exchange protocols

This graduation assignment is part of the Sustainable Public Integrated Transport Solution (
SPITS
) graduation project. With this project, we are committed to providing travelers with the ideal travel experience solution, making public transport much more accessible, and significantly more sustainable.

This thesis concerns an issue relevant to the Dutch public transport sector. In sparsely populated areas, demand-driven transport is increasingly replacing fixed bus lines. This approach enables operators to offer public transport in a more cost-effective and sustainable way. However, creating an efficient transport schedule for such systems remains a challenge.

Currently, established standards exist for flexible transport (NeTEx flex) and regular timetables (NeTEx timetable). Yet, integrating these standards into a cohesive system for planning and advising on demand-driven transport solutions is still an unresolved problem. Existing methods fail to meet both operational requirements and specific business rules within these standards. Suggested routes are inefficient: they often support only shared transport or demand-driven options at either the beginning or end of a journey and they struggle to seamlessly combine the needs of multiple travelers.

The Assignment

Design and develop a route-planning algorithm that leverages the NeTEx flex and NeTEx timetable standards to generate transport advice for demand-driven public transport. The solution must comply with predefined business rules and demonstrate its feasibility through a proof of concept (PoC). Your research will focus on aligning these standards in a practical, scalable, and efficient way, with the ultimate goal of improving sustainable and flexible transport operations.

About Info Support

Info Support specializes in custom software, data/AI solutions, management, and training and is active in the Finance, Industry, Agriculture, Food & Retail, Mobility & Public, and Healthcare sectors. We provide solid and innovative solutions for complex and critical software issues. Our headquarters are located in Veenendaal (NL) and Mechelen (BE). At present, approximately 500 employees are employed by Info Support.

Info Support's working method is characterized by a number of core values: solidity, integrity, craftsmanship, and passion. These core values are intertwined in our work and the way we interact with each other.

To ensure that all employees are always up to date with the latest developments, Info Support has an in-house knowledge center that eagerly satisfies the hunger for more or different knowledge and skills.

B2 language proficiency in Dutch is required.

Your Master's Thesis at Info Support?

  • Challenging assignment
  • €1000 compensation or €500 + lease car or €600 + housing
  • professional guidance
  • training sessions
  • knowledge events
  • brainstorming with colleagues
  • 2 vacation days p/m

  • Procurement Manager

    4 dagen geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Elekta Voltijd

    Are you a current Elekta employee?  Please click here to apply through our internal career site Find Jobs - Elekta.Want to join a team with a mission to improve and save lives?  We continually look for motivated and skilled individuals who are interested in supporting our customers – healthcare professionals who use our products to help patients and...

  • Research And Development Engineer

    4 dagen geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Technetix Voltijd

    ROLE DESCRIPTIONAs a Research and Development Engineer, you will contribute to the advancement of our R&D portfolio by supporting the identification and cultivation of research and development opportunities. Working closely with the other team members, you will:Conduct research and analysis to identify potential partners, collaborators, and emerging...

  • Software Engineer

    2 weken geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Buro5 Recruitment Voltijd

    Wat ga jij doen?Creëren van de ultieme User Experience voor duizenden gebruikers en oplossingen ontwikkelen voor onze business uitdagingen.Waarborgen van kwaliteit door unit testen, statische code analyse, integratietests, code reviews, coding standards en design patterns.Zorgen dat je op de hoogte blijft van de nieuwste tools, technieken en...

  • Business Development Lead

    2 dagen geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Allegion Voltijd

    Bij Allegion helpen wij mensen veilig te wonen, werken en bezoeken.Met meer dan 30 verkochte merken over de hele wereld, zijn we gespecialiseerd in beveiliging - alles van woning- en commerciële sloten, deurdrangers en uitgangen, stalen deuren en kozijnen tot toegangscontrole, productiviteitssystemen voor werknemers en fietssloten & -verlichting.Business...

  • Software Developer met DevOps/Cloud ambitie

    4 dagen geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland HatchTech B.V. Voltijd € 3.800 - € 5.075

    Wij bouwen aan de broederij van de toekomst. Onze missie is om broederijen te moderniseren — we vervangen gedateerde en complexe oplossingen door slimmere, eenvoudigere en krachtigere software en dashboards die bijdragen aan kwalitatief hoogwaardige producten.Ons kleine maar ambitieuze team van full-stack developers doet wat nodig is: van het bouwen van...

  • Business Development Lead

    2 dagen geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Global Portable Security Voltijd

    Bij Allegion helpen wij mensen veilig te wonen, werken en bezoeken. Met meer dan 30 verkochte merken over de hele wereld, zijn we gespecialiseerd in beveiliging - alles van woning- en commerciële sloten, deurdrangers en uitgangen, stalen deuren en kozijnen tot toegangscontrole, productiviteitssystemen voor werknemers en fietssloten & -verlichting.Business...

  • Business Development Lead

    2 dagen geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Allegion Voltijd

    Bij Allegion helpen wij mensen veilig te wonen, werken en bezoeken. Met meer dan 30 verkochte merken over de hele wereld, zijn we gespecialiseerd in beveiliging - alles van woning- en commerciële sloten, deurdrangers en uitgangen, stalen deuren en kozijnen tot toegangscontrole, productiviteitssystemen voor werknemers en fietssloten & -verlichting.Business...

  • Lead Developer Microsoft D365 Commerce

    2 weken geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland HSO Voltijd € 80.000 - € 120.000 per jaar

    Role IntroductionAre you an experienced software developer with a passion for Microsoft technologies and a talent for leading teams?Role OverviewAs a Lead Developer in our Finance & Operations team, you will work on challenging projects with Dynamics 365 Commerce & POS. You will collaborate with colleagues to seamlessly integrate applications and coordinate...

  • Project Development Manager Hydrogen

    2 weken geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Freudenberg Group Voltijd € 80.000 - € 120.000 per jaar

    Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your worldResponsibilities:Acquisition of Strategic IP Projects with our EPCs / First Fit OEMs  and End User customers, in the business segment of Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels, in order to establish EagleBurgmann in these new marketsIdentify market trends and decision makers and define EB sales approach Present...

  • Sales Development Representative

    2 weken geleden

    Veenendaal, Utrecht, Nederland Visionplanner Voltijd

    Sales development representativeBen jij een kei in het leggen van contacten met potentiële klanten? Heb je een passie voor software en droom je ervan om te werken bij een vooruitstrevend cloud softwarebedrijf? Dan hebben wij dé uitdagende positie voor jouWelkom bij Visionplanner, waar we administratie- en accountantskantoren helpen om hun klanten naar...