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Optibus @optibus.com · 08/12/2025

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...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 04/12/2025

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...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 03/12/2025

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...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 18/11/2025

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...

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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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Optibus @optibus.com · 30/10/2025

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...

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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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Optibus @optibus.com · 08/10/2025

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...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 18/09/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 10/09/2025

🚍 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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 09/09/2025

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...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 08/09/2025

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...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 12/08/2025

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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Optibus @optibus.com · 17/07/2025

Stay ahead of the #PublicTransportation curve – subscribe to #Optibuzz! Every edition delivers: 🔹 Industry trends and insights 🔹 Real-world success stories 🔹 Expert interviews and event invites 🔹 Product innovations supporting better public transportation Sign up here: optibus.com/newsletter-s...

OPTIBUZZ - Insights. Innovations. Impact.

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Optibus @optibus.com · 15/07/2025

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

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.
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Optibus @optibus.com · 30/06/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 26/06/2025

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

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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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Optibus @optibus.com · 25/06/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 24/06/2025

🚍 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

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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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Optibus @optibus.com · 23/06/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 19/06/2025

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

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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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Optibus @optibus.com · 12/06/2025

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...

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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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Optibus @optibus.com · 10/06/2025

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...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 04/06/2025

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

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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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Optibus @optibus.com · 03/06/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 28/05/2025

🚨 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...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 22/05/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 20/05/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 14/05/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 13/05/2025

🚀 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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 12/05/2025

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...

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Metropol and Optibus to Advance Bus Electrification and Passenger Experience in Santiago

Metropol will improve service efficiency and electric bus operations in Santiago, Chile, using Optibus' end-to-end public transportation management software.

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Optibus @optibus.com · 08/05/2025

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

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Optibus @optibus.com · 06/05/2025

🚀 Excited to welcome Darren Barker as Optibus’ new VP Sales, EMEA! With 20+ years at Sophos, Tanium & more, he’ll lead our market growth and help advance efficient, sustainable public transport across the region. Welcome aboard, Darren! 🌍 #Leadership #EMEA #Optibus

Optibus is proud to welcome Darren Barker as VP Sales, EMEA

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Optibus @optibus.com · 15/04/2025

We’re headed to #UITPSummit2025 in Hamburg! Curious how cities and operators are transforming public transportation with #AI? Discover what we’re bringing to #UITP 2025: blog.optibus.com/optibus-at-u... 📍Booth A3434 🗓️June 15-18 2025 See you there! @uitp.bsky.social #UITPSummit #UITPHamburg

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Optibus at UITP 2025: Shaping Public Transportation Together

Join Optibus at UITP 2025 in Hamburg, Booth A3434. See how we’re shaping public transportation with AI-powered planning and real-time solutions.

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Optibus @optibus.com · 14/04/2025

Tired of last-minute changes and manual driver requests? Join our April 29 webinar to see how the Optibus Driver App streamlines swaps and absences, boosts satisfaction, and centralizes scheduling. 📅 Save your seat: optibus.com/webinar/driv... #Optibus #SmartScheduling

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ALBUM Bus @albumbus.co.uk · 10/04/2025

#ALBUMMember @Optibus.com has reached 1 MILLION optimisations on its platform. That’s 1M steps toward smarter, more efficient transport. 👉 bit.ly/4iYLgO2 #optibus #aiTransport #PublicTransport

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Optibus @optibus.com · 31/03/2025

Optibus hits 1 million optimizations! We’re also launching a new optimization type: Timetable Optimization in Scheduling. Learn what this milestone says about industry priorities – and how AI is reshaping #PublicTransportation. 🔗 blog.optibus.com/ai-powered-p...

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Optibus @optibus.com · 20/03/2025

How ATAP Pordenone Achieved 95% Vehicle Efficiency & Cut Costs ATAP Pordenone modernized #operations with Optibus, achieving: ✅ 95% vehicle utilization ✅ 4% efficiency boost ✅ Lower fuel costs & happier drivers Read more: optibus.com/case/how-ata... #PublicTransportation

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Optibus @optibus.com · 12/03/2025

49% of public transportation professionals say driver recruitment & retention is their top challenge in 2025. Our 2025 State of #PublicTransportation Report reveals key actions agencies must take now. 📥 Download here: optibus.com/ebook/indust... #Transit #PublicTransport

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Optibus @optibus.com · 11/03/2025

🚍 Public transportation in 2025 is evolving fast – electrification, AI, and workforce challenges are shaping the industry. At our webinar, we explored key strategies with industry leaders. Despite the challenges, 2025 is full of opportunity! Read more: blog.optibus.com/public-trans...

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Public Transportation in 2025: Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities

Key challenges and opportunities in public transportation for 2025—electrification, AI, workforce, and passenger experience insights from industry leaders.

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Optibus @optibus.com · 10/03/2025

Faster Workflows for Safer, Happier Drivers FNMA transformed planning in just 4 months with Optibus: ✅ 60% faster emergency response ✅ Transparent payroll & shift access via Driver App ✅ Centralized scheduling to cut errors & delays 📖 Read more: optibus.com/case/how-fnm... #PublicTransportation

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Optibus @optibus.com · 06/03/2025

Diversity fuels innovation at Optibus! We prioritize diverse perspectives to build equitable #PublicTransportation. This #IWD2025, we're taking action to #AccelerateAction for gender equality with real change - closing gaps, ensuring pay equity, fostering an inclusive culture.

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Optibus @optibus.com · 05/03/2025

Women Shaping Public Transportation This March, we celebrate women shaping mobility. Matilde Montoya, Mexico’s first female doctor, broke barriers in 1887, paving the way for gender equality in public spaces - including transportation. Read her story: blog.optibus.com/breaking-bar...

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Breaking Barriers: Matilde Montoya, Mexico’s First Female Doctor and Advocate for Women’s Mobility

Discover the story of Matilde Montoya, Mexico’s first female doctor, who paved the way for greater gender equality, mobility, and access to opportunities.

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Optibus @optibus.com · 03/03/2025

🚍 Buses are shifting from hardware to software-driven, connected platforms. How can the industry keep up? Russ Yell explores SDVs, AI, smart platforms & more. 🔗 blog.optibus.com/from-hardwar... #PublicTransportation #SmartBuses #SDV

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Optibus @optibus.com · 26/02/2025

The 2025 State of Public Transportation Report is Here! Discover the biggest trends, challenges, and technology investments that are reshaping public transportation this year. 👉 Download Your Free Copy Today: optibus.com/ebook/indust... #PublicTransportation #Optibus

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Optibus @optibus.com · 20/02/2025

🚍 Is your #PublicTransportation network as efficient as it could be? 📖 Download our free eBook to learn how to: ✅ Analyze ridership ✅ Optimize reachability ✅ Improve scheduling 📌 Plus, get a printable checklist! 📥 Start improving today: optibus.com/ebook/riders... #PublicTransport #Planning

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Optibus @optibus.com · 13/02/2025

🚍 Webinar: Cut Costs & Optimize #Scheduling Learn how Timetable Optimization (TTO) helps: ✅ Reduce fleet costs & PVR ✅ Optimize schedules efficiently ✅ Win tenders & improve PTA negotiations 📅 Feb 25, 2025 | ⏰ 3pm GMT / 10am ET 🎟 Register now! → optibus.com/webinar/time...

Reduce Costs & Improve Scheduling Efficiency!

Did you know that small schedule adjustments can lead to significant cost savings?

With Timetable Optimization in Scheduling (TTO), you can:
✅ Reduce Peak Vehicle Requirements (PVR) & lower fleet costs
✅ Optimize entire network schedules while maintaining service quality
✅ Improve your chances of winning tenders with more efficient vehicle use
✅ Negotiate better timetables with PTAs

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Optibus @optibus.com · 12/02/2025

🚍 Is your #PublicTransportation network as efficient as it could be? Get our eBook Improve Ridership & Efficiency: A 3-Step Network Audit — analyze ridership, optimize reachability, and enhance scheduling for better service. 📥 Download now: optibus.com/ebook/riders...

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Improve Ridership and Efficiency for Your Transportation Agency

For public transport agencies looking to boost ridership & efficiency! Get our Strategic Planning eBook + a 3-step audit checklist to track progress.

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Optibus @optibus.com · 06/02/2025

Join our Global Panel Webinar: Public Transportation in 2025 – Leadership Strategies for a Changing World 📅 Wed, February 12, 2025 ⏰ 3pm GMT | 10am ET Secure your spot today: optibus.com/webinar/publ... Get exclusive insights from the 2025 Public Transportation Industry Report

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Optibus @optibus.com · 04/02/2025

Wrapping up an incredible Optibus Customer Success & Revenue Kickoff 2025! Last week, teams from around the world gathered in Barcelona to #Elevate - driving greater impact for #PublicTransportation and the communities we serve. Big thanks to the amazing team behind this event!

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Optibus @optibus.com · 03/02/2025

We recently wrapped up another highly engaging session with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Data Analyst Program, as part of the #OptibusAcademy Program! It was inspiring to see the passion for #data, #PublicTransportation, and #learning among the participants.

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