Tag: release

  • Avoid toll or ferries? Yes, indeed!

    Hansjörg Back

    There are use cases where you want to avoid toll or ferries on a route, e.g. to reduce extra costs. Of course, this could lead to longer routes (see below the left route using a ferry and the right route avoiding ferries).

     

    In the new version of the PTV Developer Routing API V1.7.0 you have the possibility to avoid toll, ferries and rail shuttles by using the parameter ‘avoid’.…

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  • Using electronic toll collection systems

    Hansjörg Back

    Electronic toll collection (ETC) systems provide a fast alternative to pay the toll without stopping the vehicle, normally using a wireless transponder. As the driver does not have to stop, traffic delays are reduced. Moreover ETC systems are cheaper and more flexible.…

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  • Control your turns

    Hansjörg Back

    In some use cases, truck drivers and deliverers prefer turns on the passenger side during the route. Even if this results in a small detour, it can reduce waiting times and enhance safety. Now you have the possibility to control such a behavior (see the right route below using the new feature).…

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  • Release of Toll layer for Raster Map API V1.1.0

    Sebastian Schlichting

    A new version of the PTV Developer Raster Map API is now available!

    With the toll layer you are able to highlight street segments that are affected of toll.

    You can check the new features in the list below or use the API Changes webpage for more details.

    Raster Map API V1.1.0

    • Feature: Toll layer
    • Documentation: Layers

    You can test PTV Developer for free by registering a MyPTV account and activating the product on the website.…

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  • Release of Loading Space Optimization API V1.0.0

    Sébastien Beolet

    A new version of the PTV Developer Loading Space Optimization API is now available!

    You can check the new features in the list below or use the API Changes webpage for more details.

    Loading Space Optimization API V1.0.0

    • Feature: Three-dimensional packing of multiple cuboid items in multiple cuboid bins.
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  • Time for a break

    Hansjörg Back

    Driving time regulations are crucial for vehicle drivers. They define a set of rules for break and rest periods as well as for travel limits to improve road safety and ensure good working conditions. And the corresponding laws could be different in different countries!…

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