Category: PTV Developer
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Toll section complete!
There are use cases where a route starts or ends from locations like gas stations or rest areas along highways. Then it could happen that these locations are in the middle of a toll section. Up to now the toll of this section is not considered at all as it is unknown where the toll section is entered or left.…
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We did it again
The demands on our product PTV Developer increase, whether it’s more features, better performance, or enhanced security. Regular updates and changes to APIs are not only inevitable but crucial for meeting the needs of our customers.
Therefore we now provide a comprehensive overview of recent API changes across all services.…
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Adapting to the new compartment parameter in Route Optimization OptiFlow API
PTV Route Optimization OptiFlow API is continuously improving with new features that enhance logistics efficiency and effectiveness for clients. This update outlines some important changes related to vehicle configurations that affect the optimization of pickup and delivery orders.…
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Dirt roads instead of highways?
Highways are not always the first choice for a routing. For example when it comes to farming, not all agricultural vehicles are built for highways. They are designed for rugged fields, not for speeding down the highway. While they might be kings of the countryside, these vehicles are better suited for dirt roads.…
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Speed up or slow down
Distance and driving time are key characteristics for a route. While the distance is relatively static to calculate, many factors influence the driving time: The used vehicle, speed limits, typical traffic situations like rush-hours, live traffic situations like traffic jams, …
We try to provide the most realistic driving time possible, but it is not out of the question that the calculated driving time could differ from reality.…