The Optibus Blog

Thoughts about scheduling, planning, mass transit, technology, algorithms and more.

Clear as Day: Why legible passenger information matters more than ever

The UK government recently announced a £1 billion investment in bus services across England. This is fantastic news for...

How to Plan for 2025: Expert Insights for Future-Ready Public Transportation

The public transportation landscape is evolving rapidly, and as we look toward 2025, public transportation agencies and...

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Voices of Innovation: An Interview on Sinetram and Optibus' Impact in Manaus, Brazil

As part of the "Decade of Impact" series celebrating 10 years of Optibus, we explore the transformative journey of the...

Optibus’ new ‘Passenger Billboards’ automates service information design

Optibus’ one-click conversion of complex service data into information displays is already improving passenger...

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Gets AI-Powered Work Shuttles with Roma Transportes and Optibus

Using “Optibus Shuttles”, Roma Transportes will pioneer the use of AI and optimization algorithms for corporate...

nph chooses Strategic Planning for service redesign in Germany

Optibus, a global leader in public transportation planning and operations software, is partnering with...

Introducing Optibus Strategic Planning: A Comprehensive Toolbox for Transportation Planners and Cities

Optibus, a global leader in optimization software for planning and operating public transportation, proudly announces...

Optibus Appoints Sharad Agarwal as Managing Director, North America

Optibus, a global leader in AI-powered software solutions for public transportation, is thrilled to announce the...

Designing Bus Networks for the UK’s Evolving Communities: Who Are You Planning For?

Who are you designing your bus network for? This really should be the first thing planners try to answer when they...

Smart Cities Start Here: The Role of Data and Visualization in Modern Public Transportation

As cities expand and populations increase, the complexity of transportation planning and management grows...

Nigeria’s first AI-powered BRT system will be powered by Optibus and CapitalCore

The Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will use optimization and automation to boost ridership, expand the fleet...

Optibus Honored with Copec WIND Ventures TailWIND Award: A New Milestone in Latin American Expansion

We are thrilled to announce that Optibus has been named one of the first-ever recipients of the Copec WIND Ventures...

Optibus moves into real-time operations in Europe with Datik acquisition

Acquisition to reimagine application of real-time data for passenger information, control and monitoring, safety, and...

Reflections from Early Regional Employees on a Decade of Impact at Optibus

Welcome to the third edition of our "A Decade of Impact Interview Series," celebrating Optibus' 10th anniversary. In...