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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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.

Image shows the OptiPEx consortium standing by the project banner in front of a projector.

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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!

Image shows a banner for the OptiPEx Project. The banner is beside a door in a hallway.

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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!

Image shows a speaker presenting to an audience seated at tables with laptops. A screen and two banners are to the right of the screen.

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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 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.

Image shows six people at a stand for the OptiPEx project at an exhibition.

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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.

Image shows a stand for the OptiPEx Project at an exhibition. The stand contains two tables, two posters, one screen, one chair and a banner. Two people are looking at the screen. A sign that says 'OptiPEx' is above the stand.

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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...

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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.

Image shows a person standing beside a poster.

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

OptiPEx now has over 200 BlueSky followers! This milestone demonstrates a growing community of people interested in passenger-aware public transport. Thanks to everyone who has followed us so far & for your help in amplifying our project's work in enhancing passengers' safety & accessibility.

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Check out the photos from OptiPEx's latest Living Lab data collection with our project partners VTT, Škoda Group and Teleste in Tampere! #HorizonEurope #EuropeanComission #publictransport #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Innovation

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Day 2 highlights! Check out our recap video of the second day of the OptiPEx Consortium Meeting, which featured a General Assembly, project updates and more! 🎞️

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Day 1 highlights! Check out our recap video of the first day of the OptiPEx Consortium Meeting, which featured presentations, interactive sessions and more! 🎞️

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

That’s a wrap on our Consortium Meeting! The consortium gathered to discuss our shared goal of creating ethical, passenger-aware public transport services. Topics ranged from passenger behaviour analytics to vehicle technologies for optimised passenger experience. Thanks all for your contributions

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

And we’re back! Day 2 of the OptiPEx Consortium Meeting is underway in Krakow! Today kicks off with our General Assembly. This will be followed by a hearty lunch, project progress updates, 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 · 26/11/2025

A busy afternoon for Day 1 of our Consortium Meeting! We presented our work packages, & the mock-ups & evaluation of our AI-driven public transport services. We also held an interactive Dissemination & Communication session & a demo by Skoda Group. Stay tuned for updates on Day 2 tomorrow!

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Good morning from Krakow! Today, the OptiPEx consortium has gathered in Poland for our General Assembly meeting. We have begun the day with a welcome from our project coordinator, Johanna Kallio. This was followed by an exciting living lab workshop. Stay tuned for more updates today!

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Catch you in Krakow next week! The OptiPEx partners are preparing for the upcoming Consortium Meeting on 26th-27th November at the beautiful Hotel Novotel Krakow Centrum, in Krakow Poland. Stay tuned for updates, footage and more!

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Happy World Public Transport Day from OptiPEx! Today we celebrate sustainable travel & the role it plays in making our cities cleaner and greener. We are proud to contribute to the improvement of public transport & reducing pollution, traffic & carbon emissions. #Accessibility

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We're thrilled to announce that OptiPEx has begun our use case implementation & validation! Our living lab owners will install the hardware & software into our test vehicles. We will also train operators & collect feedback from passengers to ensure maximum safety, comfort & assistance. Stay tuned!

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Today, the OptiPEx consortium met for our October monthly meeting, where we shared project updates & planned the next steps of the project. Key highlights: ➡️ Our new work package on use case implementation and validation. ➡️ Our ongoing trainings. ➡️ Our upcoming meeting in Krakow - stay tuned!

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Happy International Day of Climate Action! Today is about taking small steps as part of a collective effort to preserve the planet. We are proud to join global efforts for sustainability by improving public transport, an important factor contributing to climate action: optipex.eu/2025/10/20/o...

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

It's #ClimateActionWeek! Our partner Carr Communications examines how OptiPEx contributes to preserving the planet in our Key Facts series. Fact 5: OptiPEx makes public transport accessible to wheelchair users & people with limited mobility, so everyone can opt in to a greener lifestyle.

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

It's #ClimateActionWeek in Ireland! Our Irish partner Carr Communications examines how OptiPEx contributes to preserving the planet in our Key Facts series! Fact 4: Supporting traffic reduction means vehicles spend less time idling on the road. This decreases fuel consumption & emissions.

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Welcome back to our Key Facts series, where our partner Carr Communications examines OpitPEx's environmental contributions for #ClimateActionWeek! Fact 3: Reducing the number of cars on the road means fewer pollutants are emitted by the transport sector, like carbon monoxide & particulate matter.

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Welcome back to our Key Facts series, where Carr Communications examines OptiPEx's environmental contributions for #ClimateActionWeek! Fact 2: In improving public transport & reducing the no. of individual vehicles on the road, less greenhouse gasses per passenger per kilometre are emitted.

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OptiPEx Project @optipex-project.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

It’s #ClimateActionWeek in Ireland! To mark the week, our Irish partner, Carr Communications, looks at OptiPEx's environmental contributions through a series of key facts. Fact 1: Improving passenger experience in public transport, which uses less energy than cars, means more people will use it.

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