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The Optimising Passenger Experience in Public Transport, or OptiPEx project, aims create ethical, passenger-aware, interactive and adaptive public transport

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
OptiPEx Insights Series starts TODAY! The first iteration of this series focuses on our findings on how passengers feel about human oversight in the context of automated public transport. To learn more about this work, head over to our website: optipex.eu/2026/10/07/o...
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OptiPEx Insights: Perceptions of Human Oversight in Public Transport | OptiPex
The OptiPEx project aims to improve the passenger experience of public transport, by enhancing their sense of comfort, safety, and ease of travel. This incr ...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📢 The sixth OptiPEx newsletter is out NOW! Have a read to learn more about what our project partners have been working so hard on over the past few months and what exciting events we have coming up 🗞 Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/optipe...
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OptiPEx Newsletter #6
Welcome to the sixth edition of the OptiPEx LinkedIn Newsletter series. OptiPEx is an EU-funded Horizon Europe project that aims to enhance of sense of comfort and safety of the passengers as well as ...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
OptiPEx is delighted to be joining the panel for the 8th ULTIMO project webinar on inclusive automated mobility. Register here to join: lnkd.in/dzQJwaz9 #HorizonEurope #EuropeanComission #publictransport #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Innovation
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚧 The OptiPEx website has had a makeover🚧 Have a look around to learn more about the technological innovations we have been developing to make public transport safer and more accessible: optipex.eu/project-solu... #HorizonEurope #publictransport #Technology #Innovation
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Project Solutions | OptiPex
To create modern public transport systems, that promote a more equal and sustainable society, it is imperative that those who use these services are include ...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Happy European Mobility Week 2026 from OptiPEx! We are proud to contribute to European mobility via our public transport solutions, which will optimise passenger experience on public transport, make it more accessible, and contribute to building more sustainable cities.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
On 16th October, our coordinator Johanna Kallio (@vtt.fi) will present OptiPEx at the ULTIMO Project webinar 'Driving inclusion: shaping user acceptance through inclusive AV experiences'. Date: Wednesday 16 October 2026 Time: 12:00 to 13:30 (CET) Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Driving inclusion: shaping user acceptance through inclusive AV experiences
Ensuring that automated public transport is accessible and inclusive is a key challenge for the future of mobility and a core ambition of the ULTIMO project. As automated mobility moves closer to larg...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Episode 2 of All Aboard with OptiPEx is now live! This week’s episode discusses OptiPEx’s co-creation process with Dr Antonio Lucas-Alba from @unizar.es 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/2WiV... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... 📆 New episodes weekly
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
OptiPEx has been mentioned in the CO-SECUR Newsletter! Read the newsletter here and learn all about our sister project: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/8687... @echoprojecteu.bsky.social
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CO-SECUR August Newsletter
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Our podcast is live! Tune into All Aboard with OptiPEx to learn about the OptiPEx Project. Episode 1 introduces OptiPEx with our coordinator Dr Johanna Kallio (VTT). 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: open.spotify.com/show/1ec7q5M... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... 📆 New episodes weekly.
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All Aboard with OptiPEx
Podcast · Carr Communications · All Aboard with OptiPEx explores how the OptiPEx project improves the comfort, safety, and ease of travelling of passengers using public transport. The project works wi...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Welcome back to the ABCs of OptiPEx! 📢 R is for real-time passenger experience. The OptiPEx passenger-aware public transport service solutions are built on advanced vehicle technologies that assess the real-time passenger experience and adjust the conditions accordingly.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This week, we celebrated International Youth Day. Students are among the key user groups with whom we co-create passenger-aware public transport solutions. Their feedback ensures we create a passenger experience that is fit for the future.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Welcome back to the ABCs of OptiPEx! 📢 Q is for questionnaire OptiPEx’s co-creation process involves the employment of online surveys and on-site questionnaires. The aim is to collect comprehensive feedback from passengers with diverse needs and backgrounds.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our fellow CCAM Association project Diversify-CCAM has developed a new survey on inclusive, user-centred mobility solutions in Europe. Read more about the survey and take part here: www.linkedin.com/posts/ccam-d...
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#ccam #diversifyccam #automatedmobility #connectedmobility #inclusivemobility #transportresearch | Diversify-CCAM
📣 Calling all #CCAM designers and developers! How are diversity, accessibility and inclusivity currently reflected in the everyday design and development of CCAM technologies and services? The EU-f...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
ABCs of OptiPEx! P is for passengers OptiPEx co-creates its public transport service solutions with passenger groups, including wheelchair users, passengers with large objects, fragile passengers with limited mobility, tourists & students, which ensures their comfort, safety & ease of travelling.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Something exciting is on the way. The OptiPEx podcast is launching soon! This series will feature conversations with our project partners to explore the challenges, innovations & real-world impact of our ethical, passenger-aware public transport service solutions. Stay tuned for Episode 1!
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
ABCs of OptiPEx! O is for Optimisation OptiPEx optimises the comfort, safety, security & ease of travelling for passengers by co-creating passenger-aware public transport services. This increases the use of automated public transport technologies & the sustainability of mobility services.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Gender is a crucial factor when designing more inclusive mobility systems. Our project partner, Eva Blasco Giménez's from @unizar.es, presented OptiPEx research at the XVII International Conference 'Women, Feminisms and Gender Studies'. Read more about the event here: optipex.eu/2026/05/05/o...
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OptiPEx at the XVII International Conference “Women, Feminisms and Gender Studies" | OptiPex
Within the framework of the XVII International Conference “Women, Feminisms and Gender Studies”, held online on April 28–30, 2026, research conducted at the ...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Did you know that gender is a key factor when analysing public transport? Our project partner, Eva Blasco Giménez from @unizar.es, presented findings on this intersection at Pint of Science, which are derived from the OptiPEx focus groups in Spain. Learn more: optipex.eu/2026/05/20/p...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Last week, the OptiPEx project partners met in Dublin, Ireland, for our 24-month Consortium Meeting. For 2 days, we discussed project progress, held an exciting workshop, & more! Watch the video on our YouTube channel & don't forget to subscribe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBtFQZYZYbM
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Happy World Environment Day! Today serves as a global call to action for governments, businesses & individuals to adopt sustainable practices & address urgent environmental challenges. OptiPEx is proud to contribute by improving public transport. Learn how we do this on our website: optipex.eu
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Day 2 highlights! Check out our recap video of the second day of the OptiPEx Consortium Meeting, which featured our General Assembly, project updates and more! Watch the video here and don't forget to subscribe to the OptiPEx YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UDe...
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OptiPEx Consortium Meeting, Dublin, Day 2
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Day 1 highlights! Check out our recap video of the first day of the OptiPEx Consortium Meeting, which featured presentations, workshops and more! Watch the video here and don't forget to subscribe to the OptiPEx YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx73...
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OptiPEx Consortium Meeting, Dublin, Day 1
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Day 1 highlights! Check out our recap video of the first day of the OptiPEx Consortium Meeting, which featured presentations, workshops and more!
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
That’s a wrap on the OptiPEx Consortium Meeting! Over the 2 days of the event, the OptiPEx consortium gathered to discuss our shared goal of creating ethical, passenger-aware public transport services. Thank you to all partners & participants for their contributions & collaboration at this event.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
And we're back! Day 2 of the OptiPEx Consortium Meeting is underway in Dublin! This will be followed by updates on our project's vehicle technologies for optimised passenger experience and a discussion about the next steps of the project. More to come this afternoon!
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
A busy afternoon for Day 1 of our Consortium Meeting, as the OptiPEx partners presented updates on their individual work packages, & attended workshops on both our use case demos & co-created inclusive public transport services. Stay tuned for updates on Day 2 tomorrow!
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Today, the OptiPEx consortium has gathered in Dublin for our Consortium Meeting. We began the day with a welcome from our project coordinator, Johanna Kallio from @vtt.fi, followed by a workshop on ethics, security & privacy in public transport services. Stay tuned for more updates today!
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Happy World Day for Cultural Diversity & Global Accessibility Day! We're proud to create service solutions that increase public transport accessibility for diverse passenger groups across Europe. Check out OptiPEx's Mood Meter that was showcased at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) this week!
Image shows the OptiPEx Mood Meter solution.Image shows the OptiPEx Mood Meter solution.Image shows OptiPEx consortium members at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) conference in Budapest.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
It's Day 2 at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) conference in Budapest, & OptiPEx continues to showcase our user-centred public transport solutions. Today, our booth is running two demonstrations: Teleste's Mood Meter & Johannes Kepler Universität Linz's crowd counting technology.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This week, OptiPEx is presenting at the Transport Research Arena (TRA), Europe’s flagship research & innovation conference initiated by the @ec.europa.eu. We're thrilled to exhibit our user-centred public transport solutions in Budapest, amongst Europe’s most forward-thinking mobility community.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Happy Dublin Climate Action Week! And what better way to mark the occasion than announcing our next Consortium Meeting in Dublin? On 27-28 May, the OptiPEx partners will meet in Dublin, Ireland, to share updates and plan next steps for the project. Stay tuned for updates, footage and more!
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This month, our project partner Franziska Schmalfuß from IAV GmbH presented OptiPEx at the HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Europe Chapter annual meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. Read our new blogpost by Franziska Schmalfuß to learn more about the event: optipex.eu/2026/04/29/o...
Image shows a speaker at a podium on a stage. There is a projector behind the speaker with the following text: 'Human-likeness and empathy in AI avatars. Enhancing Passenger experience in autonomous public vehicles.' The EU flag is visible on the screen, as well as the OptiPEx project logo and the IAV GmbH logo.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
OptiPEx was showcased at the Scientific Conference of the Association of Spanish Scientists in the Republic of Austria (ACERA), held at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz. Read our latest blogpost to learn more about this exciting event: optipex.eu/2026/04/29/o...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Today, the OptiPEx consortium met for our April monthly meeting, where we shared project updates & planned the next steps of the project. Key highlights: - Co-operative development with passengers - Inclusive and interactive services - Use case implementation and validation
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Our project partners Franziska Schmalfuß from IAV GmbH & Antonio Lucas-Alba from @unizar.es presented OptiPEx's AI research for enhancing passenger experience in autonomous public vehicles, at the HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Europe Chapter annual meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day from OptiPEx! Public transport is one of the most effective tools we have for building greener cities. As part of our work on public transport service solutions, we support approaches that make public transport more accessible, comfortable and safe.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Next week, our project partner Franziska Schmalfuß from IAV GmbH will present a poster on OptiPEx's AI research for enhancing passenger experience in autonomous public vehicles, at the @hfes.bsky.social Europe Chapter annual meeting in Copenhagen. Learn more: www.hfes-europe.org/annual-meeti...
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Annual Meeting - HFES Europe
The  2026 conference will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, April 22-24, 2026 Copenhagen, Nyhavn, photo: Michael Jerrard (unsplash) The 2026 Annual Meeting will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark. Our...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Next month, Eva Blasco Giménez from @unizar.es will present findings derived from the OptiPEx focus groups conducted in Spain at the Pint of Science outreach event. This international festival invites researchers to share their work with the general public: pintofscience.com @pintofscience.es
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Pint of Science brings scientists and researchers to discuss their latest research with you. Come meet, chat, have a drink with them and quench your thirst for knowledge.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Last week, our consortium met for our March monthly meeting, where we shared project updates & planned the next steps of the project. Key highlights: - Passenger behaviour analytics - Vehicle technologies for optimised passenger experience - Our upcoming podcast & consortium meeting in May
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Take our latest survey. Participants: Over 18s Select 1 of the below studies: German: phil-web.phil.tu-chemnitz.de/aap/ls/index... English: phil-web.phil.tu-chemnitz.de/aap/ls/index... Finnish: phil-web.phil.tu-chemnitz.de/aap/ls/index... Spanish: phil-web.phil.tu-chemnitz.de/aap/ls/index...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Welcome back to the ABCs of OptiPEx! N is for passenger needs We co-create public transport services with groups including wheelchair users, people with limited mobility, students & tourists. We identify their specific challenges & needs for public transport, ensuring the best experience for all.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
This weekend, OptiPEx celebrated 2026's International Women’s Day! We celebrated the women contributing to our project and enhancing passenger experience on public transport.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Ever wonder what the data collection process for OptiPEx looks like? Watch this video of our data collection in Linz, which will be used to train AI models designed to estimate tram occupancy levels using visual input from existing CCTV infrastructure: youtu.be/eKSZKi5w1Hg
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OptiPEx: Data collection on a tram in Linz
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Resilient transport systems mean dependable mobility for everyone, every day, regardless of weather. Check out the range of conditions our public transport services operate in across OptiPEx's Living Lab regions below. These photos were taken in Austria, Finland & Zarazoga on the same day!
Image shows a tram in Tampere. There is snow on the ground and high rise buildings behind the tram.Image shows a tram in Zarazoga. There are buildings and a flag pole behind the tram.Image shows a tram in Austria. There are high rise buildings on either side of the tram.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
New OptiPEx article! OptiPEx project partners IAV GmbH, VTT Finland & Universidad de Zaragoza wrote an article on co-creating solutions for accessible automatic public transport. Read the article here: monarch.qucosa.de/landing-page...
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Publications | OptiPex
PROJECT PUBLICATIONS Enhancing Accessibility and Safety in Automated Public Transport: Insights from Focus Groups in Germany Franziska Schmalfuß, Michelle E ...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Want to know what happened when OptiPEx was presented at the RTR Conference in Brussels? Read our latest blogpost from Sari Järvinen from VTT Finland to find out: optipex.eu/2026/02/18/r...
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Last week, our project partner Sari Järvinen from VTT Finland presented OptiPEx at the RTR Conference in Brussels, which showcases achievements of EU-funded projects in road transport. #RTRConference2026 #RTR2026 #EUTransportResearch #HorizonEU #RoadTransport
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science from OptiPEx! Today, we celebrate the women in our consortium who work to create accessible public transport solutions. #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Next week, our project partner Sari Järvinen from VTT will present OptiPEx at the RTR Conference: rtrconference.eu
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#RTRConference is back!
With its 9th edition, #RTR2026 gathers representatives from selected EU-funded research and innovation projects involved in all road transport fields, who will present their overall achievements and identify the activities still to be performed to achieve the long-term objectives of EU transport policy. With a strong focus on the scientific achievements of EU-funded projects, this conference will provide a unique opportunity to disseminate the knowledge generated by these projects to a broader audience.
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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Happy International Day of Clean Energy from OptiPEx! This year, we celebrate the global transition to renewable, affordable and sustainable energy for all with our accessible public transport solutions and reduction of cars on the road. #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy
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