METHOD OF ROUTE MANAGEMENT

A method of route management includes the steps of: (i) providing a plurality of vehicles; (ii) providing pathways along which the vehicles may travel; (iii) determining the current position of each of the vehicles; (iv) associating a destination with each of the vehicles; and (v) determining a first optimal route and speed profile for each vehicle from their current position to the destination, which first optimal route and speed profile for each vehicle is: determined to avoid collision between vehicles; and based on a total efficiency rating for all the vehicles.