The Optibus Blog

Thoughts about scheduling, planning, mass transit, technology, algorithms and more.

Public Transit Suffering From A Driver Shortage? Apply Some Scheduling Magic

We have heard from numerous clients – located on two sides of the globe – that driver shortages are one of their most...

How To Manage Overtime With Transportation Scheduling Software

The overtime crew scheduling (or runcutting) challenge Everyone has opinions about overtime. Some think it’s an...

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How Electric Buses Change Scheduling – And Why Charging Changes The Game

It’s difficult to decide whether the future of Electric Buses is already here. One article titled “Electric Buses Will...

Using Rules To Make Better Decisions: California’s Wage Order #9 As An Example

A brief introduction California is known for its ambitious labor laws, often exceeding federal requirements. California...