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MULTIOBUS Rolls Out Operations and Driver App in Belgium

MULTIOBUS, a leading public transportation operator in Belgium, has launched Optibus Operations and Driver App, marking...

Banish Bus Stop Frustration

White paper calls for a national standard for printed timetables Bus stops with outdated, incorrect or missing...

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Optibus Public Transportation Hero Award Celebrates Changemakers

First Hero Award presented to student Ben Hennig for improving connectivity between two areas of Berlin, Germany

Transforming Bidding into a Driver-Centric, Compliance-Ready Process

Manual bidding is a time-consuming, error-prone, and stressful process that undermines efficiency, compliance, and...

Optibus Expands GenAI Capabilities for Planning, Scheduling, Operating, and Optimizing Public Transportation

Optibus, the leading software platform for planning, operating, and optimizing public transportation, has introduced...

Optibus Launches Digital Driver Bidding to Transform Workforce Retention in North America

Today, Optibus, the end-to-end, AI-powered platform for planning and operating public transportation services, released...

Optibus Powers 10,000 Buses Across Chile

Optibus, the AI-powered software platform for public transportation management, has reached a major milestone: powering...

What Happens When You Shift a Trip by 5 Minutes?

We’ve all heard it before: every second counts. In public transportation, that couldn’t be more true. What if adjusting...

Optibus usage expands to 7,000 cities

Seven thousand cities around the world now have public transportation services planned and managed using Optibus!

Niagara Transit and Optibus Collaborate to Enhance Passenger and Driver Experience

Niagara Transit and Optibus have partnered to enhance public transit across Ontario’s Niagara region!

Optibus Expands to Electric Boats in Hamburg

HADAG selects Optibus to optimize charging operations and passenger information for Hamburg’s electric ferry fleet

Mastering Real-Time Public Transportation Operations: Global Perspectives

Public transportation is undergoing a transformation. Rising passenger demand, workforce shortages, and the transition...

Optibus Expands End-to-End Platform with Real-Time Control for Public Transportation

Optibus, the AI-powered software for planning and operating public transportation, today announced a major product...

From Planning to Operations: Snapper Services, Dhemax and Optibus at UITP Summit 2025

As we gear up for UITP Summit 2025 (June 15–18 2025), we're not just bringing powerful tech but also a strong...