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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...

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Reflections from Early Regional Employees on a Decade of Impact at Optibus

Welcome to the third edition of our "A Decade of Impact Interview Series," celebrating Optibus' 10th anniversary. In...

Introducing Optibus Shuttles: Automatic, Dynamic Route Planning and Optimization

Optibus, a leading optimization software for public transportation planning and operations, is pushing the envelope on...

Shaping the future of public transportation with AI, impact and care

As Optibus celebrates its 10th anniversary, we delve into the company’s innovations, challenges, and future with CTO...

AI Predictive Runtimes for Smarter Bus Route Planning -  Webinar Recap

On March 28, 2024 Optibus held a webinar with the title “Exploring Optibus’ AI Predictive Runtimes Technology”. Below...

Optibus Academy and Bergkvarabuss at Malmö University: Training the transportation planners of the future

The Optibus Academy blends academic theory with real-world applications, bringing in practicing professionals to speak...

Introducing the Optibus Driver App: Improving driver-depot communications

Part of Optibus Operations, Optibus’ Driver App was designed for drivers, in partnership with drivers, to improve...

Creating Trust in Public Transportation: How Technology Can Positively Impact the Passenger Experience

Public transportation is an essential part of our daily lives. It connects communities, powers economies, and is a...

Top 5 Benefits of Cloud Native Applications in the Public Transportation Industry

Cloud-native architecture has revolutionized software applications for the cloud. But how do you differentiate between...

Alpha implements Optibus at Brazil’s largest passenger transportation group

Viação Alpha, part of the Guanabara Group, is now using Optibus’ Planning and Scheduling products to improve services...

Rio de Janeiro transport operator selects Optibus to improve services for 1.3M annual passengers

Nossa Senhora de Lourdes is an urban public transportation company operating in the north and central areas of Rio de...

Security Snapshot of Today’s Public Transportation Industry

As an IT Manager or CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) for a public transportation system, you have to make big...

What Do Public Transportation Operators Think About The Efficiency Of Their Service?

We are strong believers that in the case of public transportation, efficiency needs to be both measured and managed....