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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...

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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....

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What Can And Can’t Artificial Intelligence Do For Public Transport? Separating Myth From Reality

Mass Transportation is a challenge worthy of AI Let’s think of London: each and every day, millions of people move...

Understanding the Algorithmic Challenges of EV Optimization

Why EV Public Transit Scheduling is Different The global drive to decrease fossil fuel dependency and resulting policy...

How To Tell Which Cloud-Based Scheduling Platform Is Right For You

You’ve decided you are going to use a cloud-based platform for your planning and scheduling needs. Rest assured: You’ve...

PTAs & PTOs, Don’t Lose Sight Of The Whole Picture: Why Sequential Scheduling Is A Thing Of The Past

It’s nice when steps are clearly laid out – complete step 1, move on to step 2, finish with step 3, and you’re done....