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Voices of Innovation: An Interview on Sinetram and Optibus' Impact in Manaus, Brazil

As part of the "Decade of Impact" series celebrating 10 years of Optibus, we explore the transformative journey of the...

Optibus’ new ‘Passenger Billboards’ automates service information design

Optibus’ one-click conversion of complex service data into information displays is already improving passenger...

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Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Gets AI-Powered Work Shuttles with Roma Transportes and Optibus

Using “Optibus Shuttles”, Roma Transportes will pioneer the use of AI and optimization algorithms for corporate...

nph chooses Strategic Planning for service redesign in Germany

Optibus, a global leader in public transportation planning and operations software, is partnering with...

Introducing Optibus Strategic Planning: A Comprehensive Toolbox for Transportation Planners and Cities

Optibus, a global leader in optimization software for planning and operating public transportation, proudly announces...

Optibus moves into real-time operations in Europe with Datik acquisition

Acquisition to reimagine application of real-time data for passenger information, control and monitoring, safety, and...

Greater Portland Metro selects Optibus and Equans for new intelligent transportation system (ITS)

Optibus, in collaboration with Equans, has been selected by the Greater Portland Transit District (GPTD), in Portland,...

A Decade of Impact III: Developing an Impact-Driven Product Ecosystem

2024 marks a significant milestone for Optibus: our tenth anniversary as a company and a decade of commitment to...

Copec WIND Ventures makes strategic investment in Optibus to advance bus electrification in Latin America

Copec WIND Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Copec, a leader in energy solutions across Latin America,...

Optibus brings GTFS Manager to Spain in support of  European Commission program

The Geoactio - Optibus partnership expands access to Optibus’ GTFS Manager to Spain in support of digitalization...

Optibus hits 5,000 cities with adoption in Amazonian capital, Manaus

One thousand cities have joined the Optibus city network in less than two quarters.

The Amazon gains a 100% AI-powered public transportation network with Optibus

The Union of Passenger Transport Companies of the State of Amazonas (Sinetram) in Manaus, the capital city of the...

Iwakuni Bus of Japan chooses Optibus software to tackle driver shortages

Public transportation operator Iwakuni Bus has selected the Optibus transportation management platform as the software...

Driving Change: Insights from the Driver's Seat of Public Transportation

Public transportation plays a crucial role in our communities, with bus drivers serving as the frontline heroes. In our...