We polled a recent webinar audience about driver bidding in North America. Nearly 70% said they use manual tools (paper, pen, spreadsheets).
Read the recap to learn what agencies said during the webinar and the impact of modernizing bidding processes: blog.optibus.com/driver-picks...
A few years ago, economic setbacks and the pandemic forced Rio’s BRT to massively scale back. With Optibus, they've seen a huge comeback:
509% fleet growth
442% growth in bus drivers
133% more daily passengers
98% on-time performance
80% faster planning
Full story here: optibus.com/case/scaling...
Want better connections for passengers? Join our "Transfer Planning 101" event on Dec 11 to learn how Optibus’ Transfer Planning feature reduce missed trips and improve passenger experience. Register here: optibus.com/webinar/tran...
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...
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...
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...
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
🚍 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
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...
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...
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...
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With Optibus, we can now create much more accurate and efficient schedules and routes, considering factors like traffic, demand, and others. Best of all, we can simulate various scenarios before making changes, ensuring that any adjustments truly improve the service. Tárcio Marques, Operations Manager, Sinetram
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
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
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 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
🚍 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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
🚨 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...
The panel will feature: Miguel Pimentel, Project Coordinator and Contract Manager, Transdev Portugal Marek Černý, Data Analyst & Transit Planner, Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission - Roam Transit Sharad Agarwal, General Manager, North America, Optibus Anna Mohn, Head of Global Sustainability & Brand, Optibus
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
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
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
🚀 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
Metropol Group has chosen Optibus Planning, Scheduling, and Electric Vehicle Management as the software solution for its 700-bus fleet within RED Metropolitana de Movilidad, the #PublicTransportation system of Santiago, the capital of Chile.
Read More: blog.optibus.com/metropol-and...
Optibus will power 100% of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil’s bus network, serving 41M passengers yearly.
The PróUrbano Consortium chose Optibus’ AI-based Planning and Scheduling to boost reliability and efficiency.
Read More: blog.optibus.com/ribeir%C3%A3...
#AI #PublicTransportation #Brazil
