A Better Match for Drivers and Riders Reinforcement Learning at Lyft

Reinforcement Learning
Recommender Systems
Machine Learning
Published

July 8, 2024

The paper demonstrates the successful application of reinforcement learning to improve the efficiency of driver-rider matching in ride-sharing platforms. The use of online RL allows for real-time adaptation, resulting in decreased wait times for riders, increased earnings for drivers, and overall higher user satisfaction. The research paves the way for more intelligent systems in the ride-sharing industry, with potential for further optimization and expansion into various other aspects of the ecosystem.

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