Abstract: Systems and methods for engagement-based routing transportation services are disclosed. A method includes establishing a communication session between a server computing device, client computing device, and plurality of geographic routing entities. The method further includes receiving a request for the geographic routing system from the client computing device. The method further includes identifying ones of the geographic routing entities within a determined geographic distance of the client computing device and obtaining a plurality of scores and a plurality of geographic distances from the client computing device. The method further includes transmitting the request to one or more of the identified geographic routing entities. The method further includes receiving acceptances of the request from at least a subset of the identified geographic routing entities.

Abstract: Implementations of the disclosure describe searching and routing geographically-positioning entities via a graphical user interface (GUI). A method includes transmitting, via the communication session, a first packet comprising first data indicative of a geographic location of the client computing device, receiving a second packet comprising second data indicative of a locations of geographically-positioned entities, rendering, via a display device, a GUI comprising a map of a geographical area inclusive of the geographic location of the client computing device, transforming the first data into a first coordinate representative of the geographic location of the client computing device on the map, transforming the second data into other coordinates representative of the geographic locations of the geographically-positioned entities on the map, presenting, via the GUI, a first icon at the first coordinate on the map, and presenting, via the GUI, additional icons at the other coordinates on the map.

Abstract: Implementations are described for methods, circuits, devices, systems and associated computer executable code for providing driver decision making support. An apparatus of one implementation includes processor circuitry communicably coupled to a display and a driver interface, the processor circuit to execute a recommendation engine to generate a recommended driver action comprising driving directions for a route, wherein the recommended driver action is optimized according to the operational parameter, wherein the recommendation is at least partially based upon a location signal indicating a current location of the driver, and a rendering unit to render upon the display a graphic representation of the recommended driver action, wherein said traffic flow model and said transportation demand model are dynamic and intermittently updated and said transportation demand module is segmented by location.

Abstract: A method may include establishing, by a network device, a communication session with a first client device and receiving, via the communication session, a first packet comprising first data identifying a role. The method may further include generating a GUI to edit properties of the role and providing, via the communication session, second packets to the first client device, the second packets comprising second data to cause the GUI to be rendered on the first client device. The method may further include receiving a travel expense limit, allowed transportation types, and a travel duration limit, and receiving a first transportation request including a travel expense, transportation type, and travel duration. The method may further include comparing the first transportation request to the role, and prohibiting the second client device from sending a second transportation request to a third client device responsive to the first transportation request not meeting defined characteristics.

Abstract: Implementations of the disclosure describe shortcodes for automating application processes. In one implementation, a shortcode, sent by a client computing device, is received by a server computing device. A listing of shortcodes is referenced with the received shortcode. A match between the shortcode and another shortcode maintained in the listing is identified. A list of actions and content is identified. The list of actions and the content are transmitted to the client computing device. The list of actions include computer-executable instructions to: cause the client computing device to instantiate a process to generate an order request form using the content without user intervention and cause the client computing device to display a graphical representation of the order request form to a user. The order request form is received by the server computing device and a service, based on the order request form, is provided to the client computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for ordering a transportation vehicle are disclosed. A method includes receiving an order request from a kiosk at a kiosk location. The order request is transmitted to a computing device of a transportation vehicle. A response from the computing device is received indicating acceptance of the order request. A vehicle location of the transportation vehicle is identified and transmitted to the kiosk.

Abstract: In one embodiment a plurality of transportation requests sent within a particular time window to a taxi service that specify the same destination location are detected. It is determined that an event is occurring at the destination location. An end time of the event is estimated. Prior to the end time of the event, a plurality of drivers associated with the taxi service are directed to drive to the destination location to transport passengers from the event.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving, at a backend server, a first request for a shared ride and a desired drop-off location from a first passenger; analyzing, by the backend server, a plurality of prospective routes to a plurality of prospective drop-off locations that are within a drop-off area associated with a desired drop-off location; selecting, by the backend server, a first drop-off location for the first passenger from the plurality of drop-off locations and a route to the first drop-off location based upon the likelihood of receiving a request for a shared ride with a prospective pick-up location within a limit of deviation from the route; and navigating a driver for at least a portion of the selected route.

Abstract: Systems and methods for ordering a transportation vehicle using near-field communication (NFC) are disclosed. A method includes detecting that an NFC device of a client computing device is in physical proximity of a NFC target device. In response to the detecting, execution of a transportation application is initiated. Data is received from the NFC target device, and an order request is generated based on the transportation application and the received data.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, from a user device of a user, a transportation request specifying a plurality of destinations; transmitting, to a first driver device of a first driver, navigational data to enable the first driver to transport the user to a first destination of the plurality of destinations; determining that the first driver is unavailable to transport the user to a second destination of the plurality of destinations; monitoring an expected finish time for the user at the first destination and locations of a plurality of drivers; selecting a second driver based on the expected finish time for the user and based on an expected arrival time for the second driver; and transmitting, to a second driver device of the second driver, navigational data to enable the second driver to transport the user to the second destination.

Abstract: In one embodiment an event likely to be attended by a plurality of users of a taxi service is identified. A location of the event is determined and an end time of the event is estimated. Prior to the end time of the event, a plurality of drivers associated with the taxi service are directed to drive to the location of the event to transport passengers from the location of the event.

Abstract: In one embodiment, passenger demand for transportation by a driver associated with a transportation service is estimated for a first plurality of locations within a geographical region. A wait time parameter is determined for the geographical region, wherein the wait time parameter is based on one or more expected wait times associated with one or more locations of the geographical region, wherein an expected wait time is an estimate of the time that would elapse from a submission of a transportation request from the associated location until a driver of the transportation service will arrive at the associated location. A plurality of drivers are directed to a second plurality of locations within the geographical region based on the estimated passenger demand and the wait time parameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dragging and dropping a map for marking pickup and drop off locations on a predetermined route are disclosed. A method includes receiving a first user selection of a predetermined route that includes a plurality of segments corresponding to geographical locations along the predetermined route. The method further includes transmitting data to cause a map including at least a portion of the predetermined route to be rendered for display. The method further includes receiving a second user selection of a pickup location on the map corresponding to a first segment, a third user selection of a drop off location on the map corresponding to a second segment, and a transportation vehicle request corresponding to the pickup location and the drop off location. The method further includes transmitting the transportation vehicle request, the pickup location, and the drop off location to a communication device of a transportation vehicle.

Abstract: In one embodiment an event likely to be attended by a plurality of users of a taxi service is identified. A location of the event is determined and an end time of the event is estimated. Prior to the end time of the event, a plurality of drivers associated with the taxi service are directed to drive to the location of the event to transport passengers from the location of the event.

Abstract: In one embodiment a transportation request for a sightseeing trip is received from a computing device of a passenger, wherein the transportation request identifies a plurality of sightseeing attractions. One or more drivers are selected, based on availability data associated with a plurality of drivers, to transport the passenger to the plurality of sightseeing attractions. Navigational data is transmitted to the one or more drivers to enable the one or more drivers to transport the passenger to the plurality of sightseeing attractions.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods, circuits, devices, systems and associated computer executable code for providing driver decision making support. According to some embodiments, there may be provided a driver decision support system, which may generate action recommendations to a commercial driver, such as a taxi driver, a cab driver, a limo driver or any other kind of driver who picks up and transports passengers or cargo on an ad hoc (or otherwise flexible/uncertain) basis.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a communication system that can be configured to receive a desired arrival time for a package to arrive at a destination, determine a location of the package, determine a route to the destination, and determine a pickup time to pick up the package. The pickup time can be at least partially based on the desired arrival time and a time to travel along the route. In an example, the package is a passenger and the communication system can involve a transportation or delivery service.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a communication system that can be configured to receive a request for a service from a user device associated with a user, transmit details about a specific service provider for the requested service to the user device, and receive an identification of a service provider from the user device subsequent to the transmitting of the details. The communication system can be configured to provide a first user notification in response to determining that the identified service provider is the specific service provider for the requested service. The communication system can be configured to provide a second user notification in response to determining that the identified service provider is not the specific service provider.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises determining, based on one or more metrics indicative of passenger demand and driver supply associated with a transportation service, to send a first minimum fare offer to a first driver, the first minimum fare offer specifying a first minimum amount of compensation to be provided to the first driver for a first time period; tracking compensation accrued by the first driver during the first time period for servicing at least one ride for the transportation service; and determining compensation for the driver for the first time period, wherein the determined compensation is the greater of the first minimum amount of compensation specified in the first minimum fare offer and the tracked compensation accrued by the first driver during the first time period for servicing the at least one ride for the transportation service.

Abstract: Methods and systems for navigating drivers to passengers based on trustworthiness ratings are provided. One example method includes receiving, by a transportation system, a request for transportation from a user and determining a trustworthiness rating of the user. The method further includes matching the user to a driver in a pool of drivers based on the trustworthiness rating of the user and dispatching the driver to fulfill the request. The method may further include matching a trusted driver or a driver with a high trustworthiness rating to the user when the request for transportation from the user is a first-time request for transportation or the user has a lower trustworthiness rating. Systems and at least one computer-readable non-transitory media including one or more instructions for performing the above method are also provided.