--- title: Optibus Powers 10,000 Buses Across Chile description: Optibus' software supports planning and scheduling for more than 10,000 public buses across Chile, enabling the shift to fully electric, optimized public transportation systems. image: https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/10%2c000%20Buses%20in%20Chile%20(1399%20x%20839%20px).png --- [![optibus-logo-2019](https://blog.optibus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/optibus-logo-2019.png?width=180&height=49&name=optibus-logo-2019.png "optibus-logo-2019")](https://www.optibus.com/) [![optibus-dark-logo](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/optibus-dark-logo.svg "optibus-dark-logo")](https://www.optibus.com/) - Product - [Platform](https://www.optibus.com/product/platform/) - [Passenger Information](https://optibus.com/product/passenger-information/) - [Planning](https://www.optibus.com/product/planning/) - [Control & Monitoring](https://optibus.com/product/control/) - [MagicEye - Driver Safety](https://optibus.com/product/magic-eye/) - [Operations](https://www.optibus.com/product/operations/) - [Scheduling](https://www.optibus.com/product/scheduling/) - [Driver App](https://www.optibus.com/product/driver-app/) - [Rostering](https://www.optibus.com/product/rostering/) - [Optibus AI](https://optibus.com/product/ai/) - Solutions - [Agencies](https://optibus.com/solutions/optibus-for-agencies/) - [Win Tenders](https://optibus.com/solutions/optibus-for-tenders/) - [Operators](https://optibus.com/solutions/optibus-for-operators/) - [Electrify Fleet](https://optibus.com/solutions/optibus-for-electrical-vehicles/) - [Consultancies](https://optibus.com/solutions/optibus-for-consultancies/) - [Enhance Passenger Experience](https://optibus.com/enhance-passenger-experience/) - [Reduce Costs](https://optibus.com/solutions/reduce-operating-costs/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.optibus.com/) - [eBooks](https://www.optibus.com/resources/ebooks/) - [Webinars](https://www.optibus.com/resources/webinars/) - [Case Studies](https://www.optibus.com/resources/case-studies/) - [Videos](https://www.optibus.com/resources/videos/) - Company - [About](https://www.optibus.com/about-the-company/) - [Careers](https://www.optibus.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://www.optibus.com/about/contacts/) - [Events](https://www.optibus.com/events/) - [Media](https://www.optibus.com/news-events/media-coverage/) - EN - [English](https://blog.optibus.com/) - [Español América Latina](https://blog.optibus.com/es/) - [Español Europa](https://blog.optibus.com/es-es/) - [Deutsch](https://blog.optibus.com/de/) - [Français](https://blog.optibus.com/fr/) - [Português Brasil](https://blog.optibus.com/pt-br/) - [Português Portugal](https://blog.optibus.com/pt-pt/) - [日本語](https://blog.optibus.com/ja/) - [Italiano](https://blog.optibus.com/it/) - [Русский](https://blog.optibus.com/ru/) - [Türkçe](https://blog.optibus.com/tr/) - [български](https://blog.optibus.com/bg/) - [Request a demo](https://optibus.com/request-a-demo/) # Optibus Powers 10,000 Buses Across Chile ![Abigail Levner](https://blog.optibus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/abi-photo-300x300.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=abi-photo-300x300.jpg) #### Abigail Levner September 1, 2025 [![Share on Facebook](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/fb_social_icon.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.optibus.com%2Foptibus-hits-10000-buses-in-chile-advancing-bus-electrification-and-optimization%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/linkedin%20logo_icon.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.optibus.com%2Foptibus-hits-10000-buses-in-chile-advancing-bus-electrification-and-optimization%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/twitter%20logo_icon.svg)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.optibus.com%2Foptibus-hits-10000-buses-in-chile-advancing-bus-electrification-and-optimization%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.optibus.com%2Foptibus-hits-10000-buses-in-chile-advancing-bus-electrification-and-optimization%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Optibus%20Powers%2010%2C000%20Buses%20Across%20Chile) [![Share on Email](https://blog.optibus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/email_icon-1.png?width=24&name=email_icon-1.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.optibus.com%2Foptibus-hits-10000-buses-in-chile-advancing-bus-electrification-and-optimization%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.optibus.com%2Foptibus-hits-10000-buses-in-chile-advancing-bus-electrification-and-optimization%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) Optibus, the AI-powered software platform for public transportation management, has reached a major milestone: powering the planning and scheduling of 10,000 buses across Chile. As major public transportation operators across Chile adopt Optibus’ end-to-end platform, Optibus’ technology is playing a key role in improving efficiency, optimizing service, and advancing the initiative to build a fully electric bus fleet nationwide by 2040. Santiago alone is on track to reach 68% electrification by the end of 2025. ![10,000 Buses in Chile (1399 x 839 px)](https://blog.optibus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10%2c000%20Buses%20in%20Chile%20(1399%20x%20839%20px).png?width=1399&height=839&name=10%2c000%20Buses%20in%20Chile%20(1399%20x%20839%20px).png) **Supporting Chile’s Public Transportation Initiatives** Optibus is proud to support its partners’ public transportation initiatives across Chile, including: - [Enhancing Santiago’s bus system](https://blog.optibus.com/santiago-chile-introduces-optibus-ai-software-to-manage-citywide-public-transportation-system?hsLang=en) for the benefit of 950 million passengers annually - Supporting the largest e-bus fleet in the Americas and the largest outside China (RED Movilidad) - Advancing [Chile’s first electric bus network beyond Santiago](https://blog.optibus.com/green-energy-transport-chooses-optibus-to-pioneer-electric-buses-in-antofagasta-chile?hsLang=en) - Strengthening public-private collaboration between agencies and local operators - [Improving service quality](https://optibus.com/case/rbu-santiago-transdev-improves-service-ranking-and-score-with-optibus/) for passengers   **Enabling a Seamless Electric Bus Transition** The Chilean government is committed to establishing a fully electric bus fleet nationwide by 2040. This transition requires more than vehicles. It demands a full redesign of routes, schedules, and operations. Optibus’ [Electric Vehicle (EV) Management solution](https://optibus.com/electric-vehicles/) helps cities and operators adapt to this complexity. Using AI and optimization algorithms, the platform optimizes battery capacity, charger locations, and operational needs to deliver smooth, cost-effective service while cutting emissions across the region.   **Optibus’ History in Chile** In 2022, Optibus [established its Santiago office](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-grows-in-latin-america-with-opening-of-first-chile-office?hsLang=en), headed by Alvaro Iriarte Sanderson, Regional Director, South Cone. Since then, Optibus has collaborated with leading Chilean operators and engaged with national and local leaders, including Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Juan Carlos Muñoz Abogabir, and Advisor to the Ministry of Transport, Marion Fuentes. [Following a visit to Optibus’ office](https://blog.optibus.com/chile-minister-of-transport-visits-optibus-to-discuss-future-of-public-transportation?hsLang=en), Minister Juan Carlos Muñoz Abogabir said: “Providing services and coordinating a large fleet of buses requires sophisticated planning and operation models. Bus companies should consider these tools when looking to improve service quality and frequency, which is an important need in many cities worldwide.”   **Further reading:** - [Metropol and Optibus to Advance Bus Electrification and Passenger Experience in Santiago](https://blog.optibus.com/metropol-and-optibus-to-advance-bus-electrification-and-passenger-experience-in-santiago?hsLang=en) - [Reducing Co2 emissions with RBU Santiago's EV fleet](https://optibus.com/case/reducing-co2-emissions-with-rbu-santiagos-ev-fleet/) - [Webinar: Onboarding and Implementing E-buses 101](https://optibus.com/webinar/onboarding-and-implementing-e-buses-101/) Topics: [Announcements](https://blog.optibus.com/topic/announcements?hsLang=en), [Latin America](https://blog.optibus.com/topic/latin-america?hsLang=en), [Electric Buses](https://blog.optibus.com/topic/electric-buses?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/new%20design%20blog/illustration.svg) ### Get transportation industry updates (But not too often, don't worry!) 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