Passenger Information Software
Improve passenger experience by making service information more accurate and accessible
From GTFS to custom maps, Optibus is used by hundreds of transportation providers to effortlessly and automatically communicate service plans, disruptions, and updates.
Passenger Billboards
Passenger Billboards is an automation tool that makes it easy to create and update bus stop displays for public transportation. It turns complex timetable data into clear, customizable, and up-to-date signs with just a few clicks. This improves both operations and the passenger experience.
When used with other Optibus products, Passenger Billboards allows users to manage everything in one integrated system, streamlining the entire workflow.
Save
Cut down on costs and time by automating the display process. No need for outside help—your team can update bus stop signs quickly.
Design
Easily customize bus stop signs with your brand's logos, colors, and fonts. Keep your displays looking sharp and consistent.
Deliver
Swiftly update bus stop signs with the latest service info. Help passengers stay informed, making their trips easier and less confusing.
Comply
Maintain regulatory compliance by keeping signs updated. Avoid fines and keep your network running smoothly.
Build, Edit, & Publish Your GTFS Feeds with Confidence
Build, edit, and publish feeds directly from inside the Optibus Platform, keeping every stop, route, and schedule accurate and up to date. Service changes made in Planning and Scheduling update periodically, improving passenger trust and satisfaction. Want to let us do the work? Our expert GTFS team creates, validates, hosts, and publishes your feeds, then keeps them up-to-date and compliant.
Manage Multiple Feed Versions
Manage multiple GTFS feed versions (testing, seasonal, regional) with ease. Maintain a full version history across projects for total control and simplified rollbacks.
Validate Data Instantly
Built-in, automated quality checks verify exports align with industry-standard validators and GTFS specifications before distribution.
Distribute to All Major Apps
Publish compliant feeds directly to Google, Apple, and other apps. Optibus hosts the data and coordinates distribution with consumer platforms for worry-free delivery.
Passenger Alerts
Your passengers need accurate and up-to-date information about public transportation services in the places they look first. With Passenger Alerts, you can easily:
Communicate in Real -Time
Notify passengers immediately about service disruptions, detours, wait times, vehicle locations, and more through Optibus’ third-party partners — thus increasing passenger satisfaction.
Connect to transportation apps
Create alerts for passengers in Google Maps, Apple Maps, Transit App, and other apps that use the GTFS-realtime specification — and build upon your existing GTFS feed.
Integrate your website
Harness your website to send updates to passengers.
Save significant time and effort
Faster training. Fewer passenger inquiries. No hardware or IT infrastructure needed.
Passenger Websites
Looking to redesign or enhance your website? Our talented team of developers and designers is here to help you.
Build
Create a dynamic, accessible, and visually appealing website for any screen that provides passengers with crucial, up-to-date information about your public transportation network.
Alert
Easily integrate your site with Passenger Alerts, plus other Optibus tools and services (Timetables, Interactive Maps, Journey Planner, etc.).
Update
Route maps and timetables are dynamically updated to match your GTFS data as it is published.
Brand
Manage your look and branding with full administrative access to and control over your website.
Passenger Maps
Passengers want to understand their public transportation system. Optibus’ Passenger Maps makes it easy.
Never worry about updates
Generate interactive maps that automatically update to reflect changes to your GTFS. Win back time and money otherwise spent updating graphic maps and reduce errors.
Customize for passenger needs
Personalize your maps with an assortment of special features such as:
- Real-time vehicle locations and arrival
- predictions
- Landmarks
- Paratransit service areas
- Bicycle and hiking paths
- And more…
Customize for passenger needs
Personalize your maps with an assortment of special features such as: Real-time vehicle locations and arrival predictions Landmarks Paratransit service areas Bicycle and hiking paths And more…
FAQ’s
Your questions answered
How does Optibus ensure my passengers receive accurate arrival information?
We use live vehicle locations and accurate schedule data to build, edit, and publish your GTFS feeds directly from the Passenger Information platform. This ensures every stop, route, and time is correct before it is sent to all major consumer apps like Google and Apple Maps.
Can we easily manage our bus stop signs?
Yes. Passenger Billboards is an automated tool that lets your team quickly create and update clear, customizable bus stop displays. You can easily add your branding and update signs with the latest service info without needing outside help.
What information is available to passengers on a digital map?
The interactive Passenger Maps feature gives riders real-time vehicle locations and arrival predictions, along with landmarks and special features like paratransit service areas. The maps automatically update to reflect any changes you make to the routes.
How quickly can we tell passengers about a sudden delay or detour?
Our Passenger Alerts feature lets you notify riders immediately about service disruptions, detours, and wait times. When integrated with Control & Monitoring, this real-time communication boosts passenger trust and satisfaction – a key pillar of enhancing the passenger experience.
How does this system save us time and money on manual updates?
Because the platform builds and manages your GTFS data and maps automatically, your team no longer has to manually update complex maps or timetables. This seamless process saves significant time and effort, cutting down on administrative costs.
