--- title: Optibus Blog | Announcements (10) description: Announcements | Thoughts about scheduling, planning, mass transit, technology, algorithms and more. 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[Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-expands-uk-europe-presence-with-new-office-at-london-spitalfields?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/500-cities-screenshot-1.jpg)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-is-now-powering-mass-transit-in-500-cities-worldwide?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus Is Now Powering Mass Transit in 500 Cities Worldwide](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-is-now-powering-mass-transit-in-500-cities-worldwide?hsLang=en) Optibus is thrilled to announce that Park City, Utah – host to the Sundance Film Festival and several 2002 Winter... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-is-now-powering-mass-transit-in-500-cities-worldwide?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/new%20design%20blog/illustration.svg) ### Get transportation industry updates (But not too often, don't worry!) Sign up for insights [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/West-Coast-Motors-Blog_Blog_Blog.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/scotlands-west-coast-motors-digitalises-their-work-flows-with-optibus-planning-and-on-time-analytics-modules?hsLang=en) ## [Scotland’s West Coast Motors Digitalises their Work Flows with Optibus’ Planning and On-Time Analytics Modules](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/scotlands-west-coast-motors-digitalises-their-work-flows-with-optibus-planning-and-on-time-analytics-modules?hsLang=en) West Coast Motors, a private operator of buses and coaches across Scotland, is now using Optibus to digitally transform... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/scotlands-west-coast-motors-digitalises-their-work-flows-with-optibus-planning-and-on-time-analytics-modules?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Crissy-Ditmore-headshot-1.jpg)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-welcomes-crissy-ditmore-as-head-of-public-policy-north-america-2?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus Welcomes Crissy Ditmore as Head of Public Policy, North America](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-welcomes-crissy-ditmore-as-head-of-public-policy-north-america-2?hsLang=en) Optibus is pleased to announce its appointment of Crissy Ditmore as Head of Public Policy, North America. [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-welcomes-crissy-ditmore-as-head-of-public-policy-north-america-2?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ARRIVA-ITALY-Linkedin.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/arriva-italia-intensifies-focus-on-zero-emissions-and-digital-transformation-through-use-of-optibus-to-improve-quality-and-sustainability-of-transport-services?hsLang=en) ## [Arriva Italia Intensifies Focus on Zero Emissions and Digital Transformation Through Use of Optibus to Improve Quality and Sustainability of Transport Services](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/arriva-italia-intensifies-focus-on-zero-emissions-and-digital-transformation-through-use-of-optibus-to-improve-quality-and-sustainability-of-transport-services?hsLang=en) Italiano [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/arriva-italia-intensifies-focus-on-zero-emissions-and-digital-transformation-through-use-of-optibus-to-improve-quality-and-sustainability-of-transport-services?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Build-back-better-Final_Blog.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-helps-public-transit-industry-transition-to-post-covid-travel-with-no-cost-build-back-better-license-for-planning-and-scheduling?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus Helps Public Transit Industry Transition to Post-COVID Travel With No-Cost ‘Build Back Better’ License for Planning and Scheduling](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-helps-public-transit-industry-transition-to-post-covid-travel-with-no-cost-build-back-better-license-for-planning-and-scheduling?hsLang=en) To get a no-cost Build Back Better license, register by July 30, 2021, subject to availability. Transit agencies and... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-helps-public-transit-industry-transition-to-post-covid-travel-with-no-cost-build-back-better-license-for-planning-and-scheduling?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GoAscendal-banner-blog-1.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/goascendal-and-optibus-partner-to-develop-tech-driven-transport-networks-in-emerging-markets?hsLang=en) ## [GoAscendal and Optibus Partner to Develop Tech-Driven Transport Networks in Emerging Markets](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/goascendal-and-optibus-partner-to-develop-tech-driven-transport-networks-in-emerging-markets?hsLang=en) The partnership marks Optibus’ breakthrough into the African market and combines world-leading public transport... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/goascendal-and-optibus-partner-to-develop-tech-driven-transport-networks-in-emerging-markets?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TMS-NEW-BANNER-Blog.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/tms-using-optibus-to-provide-global-event-transport-solutions?hsLang=en) ## [TMS Using Optibus to Provide Global Event Transport Solutions](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/tms-using-optibus-to-provide-global-event-transport-solutions?hsLang=en) Optibus is pleased to welcome Transportation Management Services (TMS) to the Optibus community! [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/tms-using-optibus-to-provide-global-event-transport-solutions?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Vectalia-New-blog-1.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/vectalia-france-now-using-optibus-for-tendering-and-urban-transport?hsLang=en) ## [Vectalia France Now Using Optibus for Tendering and Urban Transport](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/vectalia-france-now-using-optibus-for-tendering-and-urban-transport?hsLang=en) Interurban and urban transport provider Vectalia France, which operates 318 vehicles carrying 70,000 passengers and... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/vectalia-france-now-using-optibus-for-tendering-and-urban-transport?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/liftango-banners_Blog-size.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-and-liftango-partner-to-deliver-integrated-fixed-route-and-on-demand-transport-platform?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus and Liftango Partner to Deliver Integrated Fixed-Route and On-Demand Transport Platform](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-and-liftango-partner-to-deliver-integrated-fixed-route-and-on-demand-transport-platform?hsLang=en) Optibus and Liftango partnership delivers integrated fixed-route and on-demand bus platforms to clients across APAC [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-and-liftango-partner-to-deliver-integrated-fixed-route-and-on-demand-transport-platform?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hitachi_Blog-size.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/hitachi-europe-and-optibus-partner-to-decarbonise-bus-fleets?hsLang=en) ## [Hitachi Europe and Optibus Partner to Decarbonise Bus Fleets](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/hitachi-europe-and-optibus-partner-to-decarbonise-bus-fleets?hsLang=en) Hitachi Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., and Optibus, a next-generation mobility platform provider... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/hitachi-europe-and-optibus-partner-to-decarbonise-bus-fleets?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Enrique-Fernandez-Pino-photo-e1617807281567.jpg)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-advisory-board-welcomes-digital-transformation-expert-and-former-go-ahead-group-cio-enrique-fernandez-pino?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus’ advisory board welcomes digital transformation expert and former Go-Ahead Group CIO Enrique Fernandez-Pino](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-advisory-board-welcomes-digital-transformation-expert-and-former-go-ahead-group-cio-enrique-fernandez-pino?hsLang=en) Optibus is honored to announce the latest member of its advisory board: Enrique Fernandez-Pino, a leader in digital... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/optibus-advisory-board-welcomes-digital-transformation-expert-and-former-go-ahead-group-cio-enrique-fernandez-pino?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Gruporuiz-Banner_Blog-size.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/grupo-ruiz-using-ai-platform-optibus-to-provide-more-agile-transport-networks-in-post-pandemic-new-normal?hsLang=en) ## [Grupo Ruiz Using AI Platform Optibus to Provide More Agile Transport Networks in Post-Pandemic ‘New Normal’](https://blog.optibus.com/announcements/grupo-ruiz-using-ai-platform-optibus-to-provide-more-agile-transport-networks-in-post-pandemic-new-normal?hsLang=en) Grupo Ruiz is using cloud-native AI platform Optibus to optimize its transport service in the post-COVID new normal,... 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