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The end-to-end, cloud-native platform for public transportation planning, scheduling, operations, passenger information, and driver management. Used in 7,000+ cities worldwide.
Know someone driving positive change in public transportation? Nominate them for the Optibus Public Transportation Hero Award and spotlight their work and impact. Apply now: optibus.com/public-trans...
Public Transportation - Hero Award - Optibus
Public Transportation Hero Award At Optibus, we believe that people power public transportation. The Public Transportation Hero Award recognizes those who go above and beyond to improve mobility in th...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
What does AI actually mean for the people running our public transportation systems every day?

Leaders from Moventia, RATP Dev USA – GoDurham, and Optibus shared their insights at our recent webinar.

Catch the recording: optibus.com/webinar/ai-p...
Planning for 2026: How AI Will Transform Public Transportation - Optibus
Discover how AI, digital tools, and sustainability will shape public transportation in 2026. Join global leaders for insights and strategies
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October 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Chapel Hill Transit is entering “the space age of transportation.” Using Optibus’ AI-powered crew scheduling, the agency cut split shifts, improved work-life balance, reduced bus driver turnover by 20%. 🚍
Learn more 👉 optibus.com/case/reducin...
October 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Driver shortages are at crisis levels – 96% of agencies face workforce gaps, costing $4K+ per driver to replace.

Retention is an operations challenge. Our guide shows how to cut attrition, reduce disputes & empower drivers.

Download: optibus.com/ebook/driver...

#DriverShortages
September 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🚍 Introducing the Optibus Public Transportation Hero Award! 🎉

Celebrating changemakers who make public transportation safer, more accessible & innovative.

Our first Hero: 17-year-old Ben Hennig, who proposed a new Berlin bus line.

👉 blog.optibus.com/public-trans...

#PublicTransportationHero
September 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Unveiling Optibus AI: the first #GenAI suite for public transportation.

Embedded across our platform, it powers agents for planning, scheduling & ops.

Meet Preference Designer: type rules in natural language, cut config time by 70%.

Learn more 👉 blog.optibus.com/optibus-expa...
September 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Chapel Hill Transit cut bus operator turnover by 20% using Optibus Crew Scheduling.

By reducing split shifts 60% and improving shift quality for new recruits, they tackled public transportation’s top challenge: operator retention.

Case study: optibus.com/case/reducin...
September 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
What happens when you shift a trip by 5 minutes?

With Optibus Timetable Optimization in Scheduling, you can achieve:

🔹 10% fewer vehicles
🔹 140 km/day less deadhead
🔹 $31K/month savings

All without cutting service or disrupting passengers.

🔗 Learn more: blog.optibus.com/your-blog-po...
August 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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July 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Case Study: Optibus + Sinetram improved planning for Manaus’ 1,000-bus network in Brazil.

AI helps deliver 2.7M annual trips with: more efficient fleet use, shorter waits, better punctuality & faster workflows. Read more:

Read More: optibus.com/case/transfo...

#PublicTransport
July 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
New Case Study!

Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT) uses Optibus’ unified platform for in-house e-bus planning, faster scenarios, and better coordination with 35 operators.

Advanced tools boost EV deployment and service.

Read more: optibus.com/case/how-vvt...

#PublicTransport
June 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Optibus to optimize 1,000 buses — including 500 EVs — in Santiago!

Chosen by Conecta & Hualpén for the RED system, Optibus will help move 76M+ passengers yearly.

Proud to support smart, sustainable transit!

Read More: blog.optibus.com/optibus-to-o...

#PublicTransport #ElectricBuses
Optibus to optimize 1,000 buses – including 500 EVs – in new Santiago tender
Optibus to optimize 1,000 buses – including 500 EVs – in new Santiago tender awarded to Conecta Consortium (comprised of Buses Hualpén).
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June 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Optibus expands to 7,000 cities!

1,000 more cities have joined, including those in Canada's Niagara Region.

Other recent additions include cities in the U.S., Brazil, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, and beyond.

Read more: blog.optibus.com/optibus-usag...

#PublicTransport
June 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚍 Niagara Transit selects Optibus to power its first Transit Master Plan and meet rising ridership demand.

From service reliability to operator satisfaction, we’re proud to support a more connected, efficient, and accessible network.

👉 blog.optibus.com/niagara-tran...

#PublicTransit
Niagara Transit and Optibus Collaborate to Enhance Passenger and Driver Experience
Niagara Transit will implement Optibus Planning, Scheduling, Rostering, Operations, and Driver App to boost service and operational efficiency and improve the driver and passenger experience.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Optibus launches electric boat tech with HADAG in Hamburg!

Supporting the city’s goal of 95% emissions cuts by 2050, HADAG will use Optibus’ EV software to manage its new electric ferry fleet.

Full story: blog.optibus.com/optibus-expa...

#ElectricBoats #Optibus
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
How do public transportation teams manage real-time operations?

In our latest blog, leaders from DASH (USA), Roam Transit (Canada), and Transdev Portugal share insights on communication, flexibility, and workforce support.

Read more: blog.optibus.com/mastering-re...

#PublicTransport
Mastering Real-Time Public Transportation Operations: Global Perspectives
Explore global perspectives on mastering real-time public transportation operations, feat. insights from transit leaders in the U.S., Canada, and Portugal.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Launching Optibus Control, a Real-Time Solution for Public Transportation Management

With live service visibility, smarter driver ops, instant passenger updates, and automated compliance, #OptibusControl enhances service optimization.

Learn more: blog.optibus.com/optibus-expa...
Optibus Expands End-to-End Platform with Real-Time Control for Public Transportation
Optibus Control is a live service monitoring solution that integreates seamlessly with all Optibus products.
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June 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Case Study: Jacksonville Transportation Authority boosted on-time performance on Route 30 from 83.4% to 94% (even 98% during peak hours) using Optibus Predictive Runtimes + Snapper integration.

Fewer delays = happier riders & big wins.

Read More: optibus.com/case/how-jac...
June 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Announcing our partnership with Dhemax to deliver precision charge plans for electric buses!

Together with Dhemax, we're simplifying EV operations and boosting service reliability. Meet us at UITP!

Read More: blog.optibus.com/new-optibus-...

#SmartCharging #EV
New Optibus - Dhemax Smart Charging Integration for Enhanced EV Charge Plans
The Optibus - Dhemax integration enables electric bus operators to navigate all the complexities of EV management to ensure that electric buses are charged as needed while protecting battery health.
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June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Tomorrow’s the day!

Don’t miss 'Real-Time, Real Impact: Mastering Public Transportation Operations' – an interactive session with top experts from NA & Europe, tackling service reliability, workforce dynamics & efficiency.

Register: optibus.com/webinar/mast...

#PublicTransport
June 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🚨 One week to go!

Real-Time, Real Impact: Mastering Public Transportation Operations

🗓 June 4, 2025 | 4 PM BST / 11 AM EST

Explore real-time tools, workforce strategies & more with experts North America and Europe.

optibus.com/webinar/mast...
May 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Real-Time, Real Impact: Mastering Public Transportation Operations

🗓 June 4, 2025 | 4 PM BST / 11 AM EST

Explore real-time tools, workforce strategies & more with experts from 🇵🇹🇨🇦🇺🇸🇩🇪

Live Q&A + practical takeaways!

👉 Register: optibus.com/webinar/mast...

#TransitOperations
May 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
How do you modernize a 30-year-old bus network? 🚍

Schweinfurt did it with Optibus:
✅ 50% faster planning
✅ Updates in weeks, not months
✅ Timetables that fit real needs

Full case study: optibus.com/case/network...

#PublicTransport #ServiceReliability
May 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Optibus Galaxy Hackathon has landed 🌌

In just 2 days, teams built bold, high-impact solutions — from AI prototypes to ops tools.

Congrats to Agent Zero for their winning AI-powered comms tool! 🚀

#TeamOptibus #Innovation #GalaxyHackathon #TechForGood
May 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🚀 3… 2… 1… Lift-off!

The Optibus Galaxy Hackathon has begun.

Teams across the company are building bold solutions to shape public transportation — from AI to design, code to no-code.

Creativity is in orbit. Let’s see where imagination takes us!

#Hackathon #Optibus
May 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM