Smart Cities World: Three ecosystems helping to build smarter cities and regions
Building ecosystems and collaborative networks is key in the smart cities space. Optibus turned to a community of bus drivers to develop its latest tool, designed to help improve communication between drivers and depots.
Government Technology: Los Angeles Metro Tests Universal Basic Mobility Program
“We wanted to have this one account, one ticket, one card to rule them all,” said Avi Shavit, senior director of the Los Angeles Metro Office of Strategic Innovation, during a Sept. 27 webinar led by Optibus.
Government Technology: Optibus’ New App Connects ‘Drivers, Depots and Documents’
The mobile app seeks to make it easier for transit drivers to complete administrative tasks, keep in touch with management and communicate about schedules. It also aims to help agencies retain drivers amid a shortage.
ITS International: Optibus software rolled out across buses in Brazil’s Porto Alegre
The city of Porto Alegre in Brazil has become the first in Latin America to use Optibus software to plan and schedule all public transportation citywide.
Deal Street Asia: Resuscitating a suffocating Jakarta – a thesis for investing in climate software
Startups such as Optibus offer SaaS that help EV fleet owners digitalise and streamline their processes.