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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

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...

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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!

Mastering Real-Time Public Transportation Operations: Global Perspectives

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

Metropol and Optibus to Advance Bus Electrification and Passenger Experience in Santiago

The Metropol Group, a leading public transportation operator in Latin America, has selected Optibus Planning,...

Ribeirão Preto adopts Optibus to optimize city's entire bus system

Optibus is proud to announce that yet another city will have its entire public bus system managed using Optibus:...

Optibus at UITP 2025: Shaping Public Transportation Together

Join us at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg, from June 15–18, 2025.

Accelerate Action: Key Takeaways from the Optibus International Women’s Day 2025 Panel

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Optibus hosted an inspiring panel discussion featuring influential women...

Breaking Barriers: The Story of Karen Harrison, Britain’s First Female Train Driver

March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate the pioneers who have reshaped industries and paved the way for a...

Public Transportation in 2025: Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities

Public transportation is at a pivotal moment. As we enter 2025, agencies worldwide are navigating a rapidly changing...

Breaking Barriers: Matilde Montoya, Mexico’s First Female Doctor and Advocate for Women’s Mobility

March is International Women’s Month – a time to recognize the achievements of women who have broken barriers and paved...

From Hardware to Software: How Buses Are Becoming Smart, Connected Platforms

Public transport is undergoing a significant technological shift. Much like smartphones revolutionized how we interact...

"Innovation Is at the Heart of Everything We Do" – Amos Haggiag Reflects on a Decade of Impact at Optibus

Over the past decade, Optibus has been transforming public transportation through innovative technology, a focus on...

How to Plan for 2025: Expert Insights for Future-Ready Public Transportation

The public transportation landscape is evolving rapidly, and as we look toward 2025, public transportation agencies and...