| Variable | Explanation |
| l | Index of the current grid |
| t | Current time |
| d | Incoming direction to the current grid |
| s | State, |
| S | State space, The collection of all the states |
| a | Action |
| A | Action space |
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| Time spent on seeking for a passenger in grid l |
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| Time spend on driving from grid i to l |
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| Distance traveled when seeking for a passenger in grid l |
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| Distance traveled for moving from grid l to grid k |
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| The probability that the driver can find out passenger in grid l |
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| The probability a passenger picked up in grid l wants to go to grid k |
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| The dynamic price from l to k |
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| Dynamic price coefficient |
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| Coefficient of fuel consumption |