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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...

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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...

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...

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,...