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[Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-showcases-bus-operators-open-gtfs-data-in-tokyo?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Waiching%20Wong%20VP%20CS%20%20announcement%20%20graphic%20-%20blog%20%281%29.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-appoints-waiching-wong-as-new-global-vp-customer-success-to-drive-digital-transformation?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus appoints Waiching Wong as new Global VP Customer Success to drive digital transformation](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-appoints-waiching-wong-as-new-global-vp-customer-success-to-drive-digital-transformation?hsLang=en) Optibus is pleased to announce the appointment and promotion of Waiching Wong to the post of Global Vice President,... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-appoints-waiching-wong-as-new-global-vp-customer-success-to-drive-digital-transformation?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/New%20CFO%20%2B%20CRO%20revenue%20and%20finance%20leadership%20PR%20graphic%20-%20blog%20%281%29.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-announces-new-finance-and-revenue-leadership?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus announces new finance and revenue leadership](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-announces-new-finance-and-revenue-leadership?hsLang=en) Optibus is thrilled to announce two new appointments to its global finance and revenue leadership team. Rotem Landa has... 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[Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/santiago-chile-introduces-optibus-ai-software-to-manage-citywide-public-transportation-system?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20WEBINAR%20template%20for%20website%20%281%29.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/7-key-criteria-for-successful-initiatives-to-improve-the-passenger-experience?hsLang=en) ## [7 key criteria for successful initiatives to improve the passenger experience](https://blog.optibus.com/7-key-criteria-for-successful-initiatives-to-improve-the-passenger-experience?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/7-key-criteria-for-successful-initiatives-to-improve-the-passenger-experience?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Optibus%20expands%20into%20ferries%20with%20HADAG%20announcement%20graphic.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-expands-into-ferries-with-hadag-in-germany?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus expands into ferries with HADAG in Germany](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-expands-into-ferries-with-hadag-in-germany?hsLang=en) To improve public transportation on a citywide scale, Optibus is expanding its technology beyond the bus sector into... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-expands-into-ferries-with-hadag-in-germany?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/LinkedIn-Facebook_no%20CTA.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/planning-one-network-the-key-learnings-from-the-webinar?hsLang=en) ## [Four key learnings from the webinar Planning One Network: Combining fixed line and demand responsive transport](https://blog.optibus.com/planning-one-network-the-key-learnings-from-the-webinar?hsLang=en) On September 25th, 2023 Optibus and ioki facilitated a webinar with the title “Planning One Network: Combining fixed... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/planning-one-network-the-key-learnings-from-the-webinar?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/CarMediaLab%20-%20Optibus%20partnership%20graphic%20-%20Blog.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-breaks-into-smart-charging-in-partnership-with-carmedialab?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus breaks into smart charging in partnership with CarMedialab](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-breaks-into-smart-charging-in-partnership-with-carmedialab?hsLang=en) Optibus, a leading software platform for planning and operating more efficient, sustainable public transportation... [Read More](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-breaks-into-smart-charging-in-partnership-with-carmedialab?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.optibus.com/hubfs/Waiheke%20-%20Optibus%20Client%20Announcement.png)](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-expands-in-new-zealand-with-waiheke-bus-company?hsLang=en) ## [Optibus expands in New Zealand with Waiheke Bus Company](https://blog.optibus.com/optibus-expands-in-new-zealand-with-waiheke-bus-company?hsLang=en) The Waiheke Bus Company, a private bus operator offering services on Waiheke Island, located in the Hauraki Gulf off... 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