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title: Optibus Appoints Sharad Agarwal as Managing Director, North America
description: Optibus welcomes Sharad Agarwal as Managing Director, North America, to lead AI-powered public transportation growth across the U.S. and Canada.
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# Optibus Appoints Sharad Agarwal as Managing Director, North America

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Optibus, a global leader in AI-powered software solutions for public transportation, is thrilled to announce the appointment of [Sharad Agarwal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharad-agarwal-596196/) as Managing Director, North America. Sharad will spearhead Optibus’ business growth across the United States and Canada and drive the region’s access to cutting-edge digital solutions for public transportation planning and operations. 

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Sharad brings to Optibus more than two decades of experience across the transportation industry, including charter coach, bus manufacturing, public transportation, and shared autonomous vehicles. His expertise in new technologies led to leadership roles at First Transit (now Transdev) and EasyMile, while also joining as an advisor and board member for new mobility startups and organizations. Embodying Optibus’ impact-driven and entrepreneurial spirit, Sharad joins us as the former CEO and co-founder of his own AI-driven start-up, bringing with him his mission to promote the circular economy and resilient, sustainable urban environments. 

“Sharad’s understanding of and experience in both the public transportation and technology sectors makes him the ideal person to lead Optibus in one of our most important markets. With Sharad at the helm in North America, Optibus is well-positioned to help cities and operators meet the demands of the future and deliver more reliable, efficient services for all,” said Amos Haggiag, CEO and Co-Founder of Optibus. 

Sharad joins Optibus at a time of significant challenge and change for the North America public transportation sector. The push to divest in fossil fuels has seen the industry ramp up vehicle electrification, ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels and will continue to evolve with the rise of remote work, and driver (operator) shortages continue to disrupt services and operations. Optibus puts powerful technologies in the hands of transportation agencies and operators in order to positively transform the nature of their work and help them address these challenges. Sharad will play a pivotal role in expanding Optibus’ footprint in North America and helping agencies navigate these complex challenges. 

"Optibus’ technology is uniquely positioned to help agencies and operators across North America to create a positive impact on their community, operation, employees, and the environment. I am thrilled to be joining the team and to advance the company’s mission of making it easier to offer more sustainable, reliable public transportation services," said Sharad.

Sharad Agarwal will be available for in-person meetings at the 2024 APTA TRANSform Conference & Expo (Optibus booth #209). To schedule a meeting with Sharad or an Optibus representative and learn more about our new leadership in North America, upcoming product launches, and new clients and use studies, [click here](https://optibus.com/event/apta-transform/).

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