55#define DEBUG_COND (true)
71#define TAXI_SERVICE "taxi"
72#define TAXI_SERVICE_PREFIX "taxi:"
86 oc.
addDescription(
"device.taxi.dispatch-algorithm",
"Taxi Device",
TL(
"The dispatch algorithm [greedy|greedyClosest|greedyShared|routeExtension|traci]"));
89 oc.
addDescription(
"device.taxi.dispatch-algorithm.output",
"Taxi Device",
TL(
"Write information from the dispatch algorithm to FILE"));
92 oc.
addDescription(
"device.taxi.dispatch-algorithm.params",
"Taxi Device",
TL(
"Load dispatch algorithm parameters in format KEY1:VALUE1[,KEY2:VALUE]"));
95 oc.
addDescription(
"device.taxi.dispatch-period",
"Taxi Device",
TL(
"The period between successive calls to the dispatcher"));
98 oc.
addDescription(
"device.taxi.idle-algorithm",
"Taxi Device",
TL(
"The behavior of idle taxis [stop|randomCircling]"));
101 oc.
addDescription(
"device.taxi.idle-algorithm.output",
"Taxi Device",
TL(
"Write information from the idling algorithm to FILE"));
111 into.push_back(device);
126 if (personCapacity < 1 && containerCapacity < 1) {
138 std::string algo = oc.
getString(
"device.taxi.dispatch-algorithm");
141 if (algo ==
"greedy") {
143 }
else if (algo ==
"greedyClosest") {
145 }
else if (algo ==
"greedyShared") {
147 }
else if (algo ==
"routeExtension") {
149 }
else if (algo ==
"traci") {
164 return lines.size() == 1 && (
171 const std::set<std::string>& lines,
175 const MSEdge* from,
double fromPos,
177 const MSEdge* to,
double toPos,
179 const std::string& group) {
184 throw ProcessError(
"Cannot add taxi reservation for " + std::string(person->
isPerson() ?
"person" :
"container")
185 +
" '" + person->
getID() +
"' because destination edge '" + to->
getID() +
"'"
186 +
" does not permit taxi access");
189 throw ProcessError(
"Cannot add taxi reservation for " + std::string(person->
isPerson() ?
"person" :
"container")
190 +
" '" + person->
getID() +
"' because origin edge '" + from->
getID() +
"'"
191 +
" does not permit taxi access");
196 if (fromStop !=
nullptr && &fromStop->
getLane().
getEdge() == from) {
200 myDispatcher->
addReservation(person, reservationTime, pickupTime, earliestPickupTime, from, fromPos, fromStop, to, toPos, toStop, group, *lines.begin(),
myMaxCapacity,
myMaxContainerCapacity);
205 const std::set<std::string>& lines,
206 const MSEdge* from,
double fromPos,
207 const MSEdge* to,
double toPos,
208 const std::string& group) {
216 const std::set<std::string>& lines,
217 const MSEdge* from,
double fromPos,
218 const MSEdge* to,
double toPos,
219 const std::string& group,
double newFromPos) {
228 std::vector<MSDevice_Taxi*> active;
230 if (taxi->getHolder().hasDeparted()) {
231 active.push_back(taxi);
258 std::string defaultServiceEnd =
toString(1e15);
259 const std::string algo = holder.
getStringParam(
"device.taxi.idle-algorithm");
260 if (algo ==
"stop") {
262 }
else if (algo ==
"randomCircling") {
269 }
else if (algo ==
"taxistand") {
270 const std::string rerouterID = holder.
getStringParam(
"device.taxi.stands-rerouter");
271 if (rerouterID.empty()) {
272 throw ProcessError(
"Idle algorithm '" + algo +
"' requires a rerouter id to be defined using device param 'stands-rerouter' for vehicle '" +
myHolder.
getID() +
"'");
275 throw ProcessError(
"Unknown rerouter '" + rerouterID +
"' when loading taxi stands for vehicle '" +
myHolder.
getID() +
"'");
303 return &
myFleet[0]->getHolder();
322 std::cout <<
" persons=" <<
toString(res->persons) <<
"\n";
328 std::vector<SUMOVehicleParameter::Stop> stops;
357 tmpEdges.push_back(rerouteOrigin);
362 std::map<const MSTransportable*, int> nOccur;
368 throw ProcessError(
TLF(
"Invalid Re-dispatch for existing customer '%' with a new reservation", person->getID()));
375 for (
auto item : nOccur) {
376 std::cout <<
" previousCustomer=" << item.first->getID() <<
" occurs=" << item.second <<
"\n";
380 if (nOccur.size() == 0) {
386 std::cout <<
" re-dispatch with route-extension\n";
391 std::set<const MSTransportable*> onBoard;
394 onBoard.insert(onBoardP.begin(), onBoardP.end());
395 onBoard.insert(onBoardC.begin(), onBoardC.end());
396 std::set<const MSTransportable*> redundantPickup;
397 for (
auto item : nOccur) {
398 if (item.second == 1) {
400 if (onBoard.count(item.first) == 0) {
401 throw ProcessError(
TLF(
"Re-dispatch did not mention pickup for existing customer '%'", item.first->getID()));
403 }
else if (item.second == 2) {
404 if (onBoard.count(item.first) == 0) {
409 redundantPickup.insert(item.first);
412 throw ProcessError(
"Re-dispatch mentions existing customer '" + item.first->getID() +
"' " +
toString(item.second) +
" times");
416 if (!redundantPickup.empty()) {
417 for (
auto it = reservations.begin(); it != reservations.end();) {
418 bool isRedundant =
false;
420 if (redundantPickup.count(person) != 0) {
427 redundantPickup.erase(person);
429 it = reservations.erase(it);
440 tmpEdges.push_back(rerouteOrigin);
444 std::cout <<
" re-dispatch from scratch\n";
449 std::vector<std::string> missing;
451 if (nOccur.count(c) == 0) {
452 missing.push_back(c->getID());
460 bool hasPickup =
false;
463 bool isPickup =
false;
472 prepareStop(tmpEdges, stops, lastPos, res->from, res->fromPos, res->fromStop,
"pickup " +
toString(res->persons) +
" (" + res->id +
")", res, isPickup);
474 if (transportable->isPerson()) {
475 stops.back().triggered =
true;
477 stops.back().containerTriggered =
true;
479 stops.back().permitted.insert(transportable->getID());
482 std::set<const MSTransportable*> persons = res->persons;
483 for (
auto itr = persons.begin(); itr != persons.end(); itr++) {
484 stops.back().awaitedPersons.insert((*itr)->getID());
488 if (stops.back().duration == -1) {
493 prepareStop(tmpEdges, stops, lastPos, res->to, res->toPos, res->toStop,
"dropOff " +
toString(res->persons) +
" (" + res->id +
")", res, isPickup);
499 std::cout <<
" tmpEdges=" <<
toString(tmpEdges) <<
"\n";
538 std::set<const MSTransportable*> customersToBeRemoved;
539 std::set<const MSTransportable*> onBoard;
544 if (t->getID() == tID && onBoard.count(t) == 0) {
545 customersToBeRemoved.insert(t);
549 if (!customersToBeRemoved.empty()) {
553 for (
auto t : customersToBeRemoved) {
574 bool fulfilled =
false;
575 if ((*resIt)->persons.size() == 1 && (*resIt)->persons.count(t) != 0) {
623 std::vector<SUMOVehicleParameter::Stop>& stops,
624 double& lastPos,
const MSEdge* stopEdge,
double stopPos,
626 const std::string& action,
const Reservation* res,
const bool isPickup) {
627 assert(!edges.empty());
628 if (stopPlace !=
nullptr && &stopPlace->
getLane().
getEdge() == stopEdge) {
631 if (stopPos < lastPos && stopPos + NUMERICAL_EPS >= lastPos) {
634 bool addedEdge =
false;
638 double distToStop = stopPos - lastPos;
643 if (stopEdge != edges.back()) {
644 distToStop += edges.back()->getLength();
645 if (distToStop < brakeGap) {
650 for (
int i = 1; i < (int)toFirstStop.size() - 1; i++) {
651 distToStop += toFirstStop[i]->getLength();
655 if (distToStop < brakeGap) {
658 edges.push_back(stopEdge);
663 if (stopEdge == edges.back() && !stops.empty()) {
664 if (stopPos >= lastPos && stopPos <= stops.back().endPos) {
666 stops.back().actType +=
"," + action;
672 stops.back().actType +=
"," + action;
676 if (!addedEdge && (stopEdge != edges.back() || stopPos < lastPos)) {
678 edges.push_back(stopEdge);
683 if (stopPlace !=
nullptr && &stopPlace->
getLane().
getEdge() == stopEdge) {
695 if (isPickup && earliestPickupTime >= 0) {
700 stops.push_back(stop);
707 if (allowedLanes ==
nullptr) {
710 return allowedLanes->front();
760 double newPos,
double ) {
769 const double timeOnLane,
772 const double travelledDistanceFrontOnLane,
812 WRITE_WARNINGF(
TL(
"All customers left vehicle '%' at time=% but there are % remaining stops"),
831 bool fulfilled =
true;
855 if (stop.pars.permitted.size() > 0) {
864 if (tripinfoOut !=
nullptr) {
875 if (key ==
"customers") {
877 }
else if (key ==
"occupiedDistance") {
879 }
else if (key ==
"occupiedTime") {
881 }
else if (key ==
"state") {
883 }
else if (key ==
"currentCustomers") {
885 }
else if (key ==
"pickUpDuration") {
887 }
else if (key ==
"dropOffDuration") {
902 if (key ==
"pickUpDuration" || key ==
"dropOffDuration") {
#define TAXI_SERVICE_PREFIX
std::vector< const MSEdge * > ConstMSEdgeVector
#define WRITE_WARNINGF(...)
SUMOTime string2time(const std::string &r)
convert string to SUMOTime
std::string time2string(SUMOTime t, bool humanReadable)
convert SUMOTime to string (independently of global format setting)
@ SVC_TAXI
vehicle is a taxi
const int STOP_PERMITTED_SET
@ GIVEN
The time is given.
#define UNUSED_PARAMETER(x)
std::string joinToStringSorting(const std::vector< T > &v, const T_BETWEEN &between, std::streamsize accuracy=gPrecision)
std::string toString(const T &t, std::streamsize accuracy=gPrecision)
std::string joinNamedToStringSorting(const std::set< T * > &ns, const T_BETWEEN &between)
Base (microsim) event class.
A device that performs vehicle rerouting based on current edge speeds.
void setActive(bool active)
A device which collects info on the vehicle trip (mainly on departure and arrival)
static void initDispatch()
initialize the dispatch algorithm
static Command * myDispatchCommand
The repeated call to the dispatcher.
void customerArrived(const MSTransportable *person)
called by MSDevice_Transportable upon unloading a person
static SUMOTime triggerDispatch(SUMOTime currentTime)
period command to trigger the dispatch algorithm
void dispatch(const Reservation &res)
service the given reservation
std::set< const MSTransportable * > myCustomers
the customer of the current reservation
SUMOTime myServiceEnd
the time at which the taxi service ends (end the vehicle may leave the simulation)
static void updateReservationFromPos(MSTransportable *person, const std::set< std::string > &lines, const MSEdge *from, double fromPos, const MSEdge *to, double toPos, const std::string &group, double newFromPos)
update reservation's fromPos due to pre-booking
bool cancelCustomer(const MSTransportable *t)
remove person from reservations
void generateOutput(OutputDevice *tripinfoOut) const
Called on writing tripinfo output.
static std::set< std::string > myVClassWarningVTypes
void dispatchShared(std::vector< const Reservation * > reservations)
service the given reservations
static void addReservation(MSTransportable *person, const std::set< std::string > &lines, SUMOTime reservationTime, SUMOTime pickupTime, SUMOTime earliestPickupTime, const MSEdge *from, double fromPos, const MSStoppingPlace *fromStop, const MSEdge *to, double toPos, const MSStoppingPlace *toStop, const std::string &group)
add new reservation
MSIdling * myIdleAlgorithm
algorithm for controlling idle behavior
std::set< const Reservation * > myCurrentReservations
reservations currently being served
bool notifyMove(SUMOTrafficObject &veh, double oldPos, double newPos, double newSpeed)
Checks for waiting steps when the vehicle moves.
bool hasFuturePickup()
whether the taxi has another pickup scheduled
void cancelCurrentCustomers()
remove the persons the taxi is currently waiting for from reservations
std::vector< const Reservation * > myLastDispatch
the last dispatch order
static MSDispatch * myDispatcher
the dispatch algorithm
int myCustomersServed
number of customers that were served
void updateMove(const SUMOTime traveltime, const double travelledDist)
void notifyMoveInternal(const SUMOTrafficObject &veh, const double frontOnLane, const double timeOnLane, const double meanSpeedFrontOnLane, const double meanSpeedVehicleOnLane, const double travelledDistanceFrontOnLane, const double travelledDistanceVehicleOnLane, const double meanLengthOnLane)
Internal notification about the vehicle moves, see MSMoveReminder::notifyMoveInternal()
static int myMaxContainerCapacity
MSDevice_Routing * myRoutingDevice
routing device (if the vehicle has one)
bool isEmpty()
whether the taxi is empty
const std::string deviceName() const
return the name for this type of device
static std::vector< MSDevice_Taxi * > myFleet
static void removeReservation(MSTransportable *person, const std::set< std::string > &lines, const MSEdge *from, double fromPos, const MSEdge *to, double toPos, const std::string &group)
retract reservation
static SUMOTime myDispatchPeriod
the time between successive calls to the dispatcher
bool notifyEnter(SUMOTrafficObject &veh, MSMoveReminder::Notification reason, const MSLane *enteredLane=0)
Saves departure info on insertion.
static void cleanup()
resets counters
static bool isReservation(const std::set< std::string > &lines)
whether the given lines description is a taxi call
double myOccupiedDistance
distance driven with customers
MSDevice_Taxi(SUMOVehicle &holder, const std::string &id)
Constructor.
bool allowsBoarding(const MSTransportable *t) const
whether the given person is allowed to board this taxi
static bool hasServableReservations()
check whether there are still (servable) reservations in the system
static SUMOVehicle * getTaxi()
returns a taxi if any exist or nullptr
void customerEntered(const MSTransportable *t)
called by MSDevice_Transportable upon loading a person
bool compatibleLine(const Reservation *res)
whether the given reservation is compatible with the taxi line
static void buildVehicleDevices(SUMOVehicle &v, std::vector< MSVehicleDevice * > &into)
Build devices for the given vehicle, if needed.
static void insertOptions(OptionsCont &oc)
Inserts MSDevice_Taxi-options.
bool myIsStopped
whether the vehicle is currently stopped
void setParameter(const std::string &key, const std::string &value)
try to set the given parameter for this device. Throw exception for unsupported key
SUMOTime myOccupiedTime
time spent driving with customers
bool myReachedServiceEnd
whether the taxi has reached its schedule service end
~MSDevice_Taxi()
Destructor.
void prepareStop(ConstMSEdgeVector &edges, std::vector< SUMOVehicleParameter::Stop > &stops, double &lastPos, const MSEdge *stopEdge, double stopPos, const MSStoppingPlace *stopPlace, const std::string &action, const Reservation *res, const bool isPickup)
prepare stop for the given action
MSLane * getStopLane(const MSEdge *edge, const std::string &action)
determine stopping lane for taxi
std::string getParameter(const std::string &key) const
try to retrieve the given parameter from this device. Throw exception for unsupported key
static void insertDefaultAssignmentOptions(const std::string &deviceName, const std::string &optionsTopic, OptionsCont &oc, const bool isPerson=false)
Adds common command options that allow to assign devices to vehicles.
static bool equippedByDefaultAssignmentOptions(const OptionsCont &oc, const std::string &deviceName, DEVICEHOLDER &v, bool outputOptionSet, const bool isPerson=false)
Determines whether a vehicle should get a certain device.
A dispatch algorithm that services the reservations with the shortest traveltime-to-pickup first.
A dispatch algorithm that services customers in reservation order and always sends the closest availa...
A dispatch algorithm that services customers in reservation order and always sends the closest availa...
An algorithm that performs distpach for a taxi fleet.
virtual std::string removeReservation(MSTransportable *person, const MSEdge *from, double fromPos, const MSEdge *to, double toPos, std::string group)
remove person from reservation. If the whole reservation is removed, return its id
virtual Reservation * updateReservationFromPos(MSTransportable *person, const MSEdge *from, double fromPos, const MSEdge *to, double toPos, std::string group, double newFromPos)
update fromPos of the person's reservation. TODO: if there is already a reservation with the newFromP...
virtual Reservation * addReservation(MSTransportable *person, SUMOTime reservationTime, SUMOTime pickupTime, SUMOTime earliestPickupTime, const MSEdge *from, double fromPos, const MSStoppingPlace *fromStop, const MSEdge *to, double toPos, const MSStoppingPlace *tostop, std::string group, const std::string &line, int maxCapacity, int maxContainerCapacity)
add a new reservation
bool hasServableReservations()
check whether there are still (servable) reservations in the system
virtual void fulfilledReservation(const Reservation *res)
erase reservation from storage
virtual void computeDispatch(SUMOTime now, const std::vector< MSDevice_Taxi * > &fleet)=0
computes dispatch and updates reservations
A road/street connecting two junctions.
SVCPermissions getPermissions() const
Returns the combined permissions of all lanes of this edge.
const std::vector< MSLane * > * allowedLanes(const MSEdge &destination, SUMOVehicleClass vclass=SVC_IGNORING, bool ignoreTransientPermissions=false) const
Get the allowed lanes to reach the destination-edge.
double getLength() const
return the length of the edge
virtual void addEvent(Command *operation, SUMOTime execTimeStep=-1)
Adds an Event.
virtual void idle(MSDevice_Taxi *taxi)=0
computes Idling and updates reservations
Representation of a lane in the micro simulation.
double getLength() const
Returns the lane's length.
MSEdge & getEdge() const
Returns the lane's edge.
Notification
Definition of a vehicle state.
static MSNet * getInstance()
Returns the pointer to the unique instance of MSNet (singleton).
MSEventControl * getEndOfTimestepEvents()
Returns the event control for events executed at the end of a time step.
SUMOTime getCurrentTimeStep() const
Returns the current simulation step.
const ConstMSEdgeVector & getEdges() const
static MSVehicleRouter & getRouterTT(const int rngIndex, SUMOVehicleClass svc, const MSEdgeVector &prohibited=MSEdgeVector())
return the vehicle router instance
bool triggered
whether an arriving person lets the vehicle continue
bool containerTriggered
whether an arriving container lets the vehicle continue
bool joinTriggered
whether coupling another vehicle (train) the vehicle continue
SUMOTime endBoarding
the maximum time at which persons may board this vehicle
SUMOTime duration
The stopping duration.
const SUMOVehicleParameter::Stop pars
The stop parameter.
A lane area vehicles can halt at.
double getBeginLanePosition() const
Returns the begin position of this stop.
double getEndLanePosition() const
Returns the end position of this stop.
const MSLane & getLane() const
Returns the lane this stop is located at.
bool isPerson() const
Whether it is a person.
Reroutes traffic objects passing an edge.
static const std::map< std::string, MSTriggeredRerouter * > & getInstances()
return all rerouter instances
Abstract in-vehicle device.
SUMOVehicle & myHolder
The vehicle that stores the device.
int getPersonCapacity() const
Get this vehicle type's person capacity.
const std::string & getID() const
Returns the name of the vehicle type.
double getLength() const
Get vehicle's length [m].
int getContainerCapacity() const
Get this vehicle type's container capacity.
const std::string & getID() const
Returns the id.
A storage for options typed value containers)
void addDescription(const std::string &name, const std::string &subtopic, const std::string &description)
Adds a description for an option.
std::string getString(const std::string &name) const
Returns the string-value of the named option (only for Option_String)
void doRegister(const std::string &name, Option *o)
Adds an option under the given name.
void addOptionSubTopic(const std::string &topic)
Adds an option subtopic.
static OptionsCont & getOptions()
Retrieves the options.
Static storage of an output device and its base (abstract) implementation.
OutputDevice & writeAttr(const SumoXMLAttr attr, const T &val)
writes a named attribute
OutputDevice & openTag(const std::string &xmlElement)
Opens an XML tag.
bool closeTag(const std::string &comment="")
Closes the most recently opened tag and optionally adds a comment.
An upper class for objects with additional parameters.
void setParametersStr(const std::string ¶msString, const std::string kvsep="=", const std::string sep="|")
set the inner key/value map in string format "key1=value1|key2=value2|...|keyN=valueN"
const Parameterised::Map & getParametersMap() const
Returns the inner key/value map.
virtual bool compute(const E *from, const E *to, const V *const vehicle, SUMOTime msTime, std::vector< const E * > &into, bool silent=false)=0
Builds the route between the given edges using the minimum effort at the given time The definition of...
Representation of a vehicle, person, or container.
virtual const MSVehicleType & getVehicleType() const =0
Returns the object's "vehicle" type.
std::string getStringParam(const std::string ¶mName, const bool required=false, const std::string &deflt="") const
Retrieve a string parameter for the traffic object.
virtual const MSLane * getLane() const =0
Returns the lane the object is currently at.
virtual int getRNGIndex() const =0
virtual MSDevice * getDevice(const std::type_info &type) const =0
Returns a device of the given type if it exists or nullptr if not.
virtual const SUMOVehicleParameter & getParameter() const =0
Returns the vehicle's parameter (including departure definition)
virtual SUMOVehicleClass getVClass() const =0
Returns the object's access class.
double getFloatParam(const std::string ¶mName, const bool required=false, const double deflt=INVALID_DOUBLE) const
Retrieve a floating point parameter for the traffic object.
virtual int getRoutePosition() const =0
return index of edge within route
virtual const MSEdge * getEdge() const =0
Returns the edge the object is currently at.
virtual double getPositionOnLane() const =0
Get the object's position along the lane.
Representation of a vehicle.
virtual ConstMSEdgeVector::const_iterator getRerouteOrigin() const =0
Returns the starting point for reroutes (usually the current edge)
virtual bool reroute(SUMOTime t, const std::string &info, SUMOAbstractRouter< MSEdge, SUMOVehicle > &router, const bool onInit=false, const bool withTaz=false, const bool silent=false, const MSEdge *sink=nullptr)=0
Performs a rerouting using the given router.
virtual bool replaceRouteEdges(ConstMSEdgeVector &edges, double cost, double savings, const std::string &info, bool onInit=false, bool check=false, bool removeStops=true, std::string *msgReturn=nullptr)=0
Replaces the current route by the given edges.
virtual const std::vector< MSTransportable * > & getContainers() const =0
retrieve riding containers
virtual bool isStopped() const =0
Returns whether the vehicle is at a stop and waiting for a person or container to continue.
virtual bool hasStops() const =0
Returns whether the vehicle has to stop somewhere.
virtual bool addStop(const SUMOVehicleParameter::Stop &stopPar, std::string &errorMsg, SUMOTime untilOffset=0, ConstMSEdgeVector::const_iterator *searchStart=0)=0
Adds a stop.
virtual const std::list< MSStop > & getStops() const =0
virtual int getPersonNumber() const =0
Returns the number of persons.
virtual void unregisterWaiting()=0
mark vehicle as active
virtual bool isStoppedTriggered() const =0
Returns whether the vehicle is at a stop and waiting for a person or container to continue.
virtual const std::vector< MSTransportable * > & getPersons() const =0
retrieve riding persons
virtual int getContainerNumber() const =0
Returns the number of containers.
virtual double getBrakeGap(bool delayed=false) const =0
get distance for coming to a stop (used for rerouting checks)
virtual bool isStoppedParking() const =0
Returns whether the vehicle is at a stop and parking.
virtual MSStop & getNextStop()=0
virtual const SUMOVehicleParameter::Stop * getNextStopParameter() const =0
Returns parameters of the next stop or nullptr.
virtual const MSRoute & getRoute() const =0
Returns the current route.
virtual bool abortNextStop(int nextStopIndex=0)=0
deletes the next stop at the given index if it exists
Definition of vehicle stop (position and duration)
ParkingType parking
whether the vehicle is removed from the net while stopping
std::string lane
The lane to stop at.
SUMOTime extension
The maximum time extension for boarding / loading.
double startPos
The stopping position start.
std::set< std::string > permitted
IDs of persons or containers that may board/load at this stop.
int index
at which position in the stops list
std::string actType
act Type (only used by Persons) (used by netedit)
double endPos
The stopping position end.
SUMOTime waitUntil
The earliest pickup time for a taxi stop.
Structure representing possible vehicle parameter.
DepartDefinition departProcedure
Information how the vehicle shall choose the depart time.
std::string line
The vehicle's line (mainly for public transport)
static ParkingType parseParkingType(const std::string &value)
parses parking type value
A wrapper for a Command function.
static double toDouble(const std::string &sData)
converts a string into the double value described by it by calling the char-type converter
static bool startsWith(const std::string &str, const std::string prefix)
Checks whether a given string starts with the prefix.
SUMOTime earliestPickupTime