Optibus

What is Optibus?

An end-to-end, cloud-native software platform for public transportation planning, scheduling, rostering, and operations, Optibus leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced optimization algorithms to help agencies and operators in over 2,000 cities across 30 countries improve service quality, promote transportation equity and access, reduce emissions and costs, and modernize their operations. Powering 3 billion passenger trips annually, Optibus was founded in 2014 and is the first unicorn startup dedicated to the public transportation industry, valued at $1.3 billion in 2022

Highlights

• Holistic planning solution for network design, timetabling, and optimization
• EV-specific scheduling that accounts for battery discharge, charging locations, and capacity
• Automated rostering that reflects driver preferences and constraints
• Real-time operations management, including driver and vehicle allocation
• Passenger-facing tools like GTFS data management, interactive maps, and service alerts