Category: PTV Developer

On PTV Developer, POIs (Point Of Interest) are called Places, and you could already search for them with the PTV Geocoding & Places API. Two things are new now: you can search a whole category branch in one go, and you can show Places right on the map.…

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From “Avoid” to “How Much to Avoid”

The Routing API has always let you avoid things: highways, toll roads, ferries, rail shuttles. Useful, but blunt. “Avoid” is a switch — it is on or off, and behind the scenes it maps to one fixed penalty. You cannot say how strongly to avoid a ferry, and you cannot ask the router to prefer a road type.…

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Time-dependent matrix calculations just got simpler. The PTV Developer Matrix Routing API now supports point-in-time calculations through the synchronous calculateMatrix endpoint—no polling required.

What’s New

Previously, time-dependent matrices required the asynchronous startMatrixCalculation operation.…

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Electric vehicle fleet operators face a unique scheduling challenge: both vehicles and drivers require downtime. While EVs stop to recharge, drivers must take legally mandated breaks. When scheduled separately, these activities create compounding delays that impact delivery schedules and operational costs.…

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Delivering More Realistic Travel Times for Superior Route Planning

We’re excited to announce that a significant update to PTV Developer vehicle profiles is now available. This enhancement introduces a new speed calibration process for time-dependent traffic data, bringing more realistic travel time calculations to your routing solutions.…

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Electric vans and trucks now run city logistics every day. Access rules are tighter, and many urban areas require zero-emission vehicles. These vehicles have a limited range and cannot “refuel anywhere.” Planning must include battery capacity, energy use, and charging options.…

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