Optibus
Optibus’ end-to-end software platform helps operators and agencies plan and operate more reliable, efficient, and sustainable public transportation networks in 35 countries worldwide.
About Us
Optibus is a unified software solution for public transportation planning, scheduling, operations, real-time control, and passenger information. Public agencies, private operators, and consultancies in thousands of cities across 35 countries use Optibus to plan and manage complex public transportation networks, leveraging our robust combination of artificial intelligence, optimization algorithms, and distributed cloud computing to improve service quality, promote transportation equity and access, reduce emissions and costs, and modernize operations. Optibus powers seven billion passenger trips annually for public and private sector clients including TransDev, RATP, Arriva, Transport UK, Stagecoach, and AVTA, the US’s largest electric bus fleet. In 2022, Optibus was valued at $1.3 billion, making it the first unicorn start-up dedicated to the public transportation industry. Optibus was selected by the World Economic Forum as a 2020 Technology Pioneer and has 350 employees across our offices in New York, Portland, London, Berlin, Paris, San Sebastian, and Tel Aviv.
Relevant Challenges
Charging Infrastructure
Optibus’ EV features help transportation agencies and operators plan, price, and operate electric vehicle (EV) service with accuracy and confidence. It supports everything from smart charging to long-term fleet planning. By modeling charging-infrastructure and demands – including charger type, charger availability, battery needs, energy usage, and depot power capacity – the platform helps teams build realistic EV plans that reflect operational and charging constraints. This allows agencies to submit competitive bids, meet sustainability goals, and deliver reliable service—without overpromising or underestimating costs. The EV features also support grid-aware planning, helping operators avoid overloads and plan infrastructure investments with utilities and cities. With smart charging integrations and connections to depot management systems, agencies can manage all EV activity in one place.
Vehicle & Infrastructure Monitoring
Control is the real-time operations layer of the Optibus platform. It helps operators and agencies manage daily service by combining live tracking, driver communication, incident response, and performance reporting — all in one place. Control ensures what’s planned is actually delivered. Control shows live vehicle locations, trip progress, delays, and disruptions—so dispatchers can respond quickly and keep service running smoothly. But Control isn’t just about reacting in the moment—it also helps operators explain what happened after the fact. The platform tracks every event and adjustment, giving agencies the detailed reports they need to meet compliance standards and answer questions from funding bodies or regulatory partners. If a trip is missed or delayed, Control provides a full record of why—from driver absences to traffic issues—making it easier to justify service changes or respond to passenger complaints. By combining live service management with clear, accurate reporting, Control helps agencies stay accountable, compliant, and in control—both in real time and when it matters most.
