i agree the word “AI” ought not be used to describe this. the thing that makes these sorts of problems not quite so simple is that there are fairness constrain

i agree the word “AI” ought not be used to describe this. the thing that makes these sorts of problems not quite so simple is that there are fairness constraints, not just constraints on routes and schedules. there may also be a requirement that the solution should be chosen in such a way that a rational agent has no incentive to lie about their true preferences. the best way to achieve these many conflicting goals is definitely not settled.