Service summary
Taxi rank monitoring records arrival, departure, queue, turnover and occupancy activity as defined by the project.
When it is used
Use it for curb management, transport hubs and rank operations.
Methodology
Define the rank boundary, event rules, queue reference point, time periods and any vehicle/passenger observations before work starts.
Inputs and source requirements
Provide a location plan, dates, periods, defined observations, any classifications and required output files.
Movements and classifications
Movement, direction, lane and classification rules are agreed only where they are relevant to this study.
Time intervals
Set the reporting interval and any peak or operating windows before collection or processing.
Typical deliverables
Agreed data tables, location and methodology notes, defined assumptions and quality-review information.
Quality control
Check coverage, definitions, interval structure and delivery format against the approved brief.
Limitations
The result describes the defined observed scope and period; it should not be used to make claims beyond the available evidence.
Privacy and security
Sensitive files, video and identifiers are exchanged only through approved project workflows.
Frequently asked questions
Can turnover be measured?
Yes, when arrivals and departures can be observed consistently and the event rule is agreed.
Can passenger details be recorded?
A standard monitoring scope does not require personal data.