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Transforming UK Public Transport

with Collaborative, Data-Driven Solutions

Empower your public transport network

Collaborate, plan, and innovate for a future-proof, sustainable, and accessible transportation system

Public transport in the UK is evolving. Enhanced Partnerships and franchising mean Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) are taking a more proactive approach to network planning.

Optibus offers efficient solutions

for Combined Authorities and LTAs going for Enhanced Partnerships with operators

FOR Local Transport Authorities in Enhanced Partnerships​

Empowering you with data for Enhanced Partnerships dialogue
Validating operator data for transparent negotiations
Identifying and implementing service quality improvements
High quality passenger information (printed bus stop timetables, maps and websites)

FOR Combined Authorities 

Preparing for franchising
Strategic planning and simulation tools for franchising schemes
Data-driven insights for informed decision-making
Facilitating collaboration with potential franchisees
Ensuring sustainability and accessibility goals are met within the franchise framework

Explore Franchise Solutions with Optibus Planning

A strategic approach is necessary to enhance franchise performance and sustainability. It helps to uncover how to build a robust franchising business case, integrate cutting-edge technology, and meet key operational goals.

KPIs

Develop franchising business cases using accurate delivery cost KPIs

Demography

Identify the network impact against demographic data on the map

EVs

Model the introduction of electric vehicles to help meet net-zero carbon objectives

Accessibility

Identify the accessibility of the network to key destinations with isochrone analysis

Enhance Your Partnerships with Analytics & Reporting

A strategic approach helps to understand how to effectively plan routes, ensure timetable accuracy, deliver compelling passenger information, and develop sophisticated analytics and reporting tools - elevating the operational efficiency.

Validation

Validate incoming timetable data from operators for passenger information

Passenger Information

Develop high-quality passenger information for use at the roadside or online

Analytics

Generate dashboard and reports based on industry-leading BI solutions

Visualisation

Plan and visualise all your routes in the network

(With Optibus) we will be able to accurately model the delivery of the entire network in a single tool

Lee Robinson,

Executive Director for Regional Transport and Integration

Plan and visualise all your routes in the network

Local Transport Authorities in Enhanced Partnerships

Combined authorities

Validate incoming timetable data from operators for passenger information

Local Transport Authorities in Enhanced Partnerships

Combined authorities

Develop high-quality passenger information for use at the roadside or online

Local Transport Authorities in Enhanced Partnerships

Combined authorities

Develop the business case for franchising using accurate delivery cost KPIs

Combined authorities

Identify the impact of the network against demographic data on the map

Combined authorities

Identify the accessibility of the network to key destinations with isochrone analysis

Combined authorities

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Local Transport Authorities in Enhanced Partnerships

Combined Authorities

Plan and visualise all your routes in the network

Validate incoming timetable data from operators for passenger information

Develop high-quality passenger information for use at the roadside or online

Develop the business case for franchising using accurate delivery cost KPIs

Identify the impact of the network against demographic data on the map

Identify the accessibility of the network to key destinations with isochrone analysis

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BY ORGANIZATION

Agencies

Optimize networks, enhance efficiency, and improve passenger communication

Operators

Maximize fleet use, manage mixed fleets, and reduce costs without sacrificing quality

Consultancies

Support agencies and operators with strategic planning, tenders, and optimizations

Workforce Shuttle

Simplify shuttle planning and workforce management

BY USE CASE

Electrify Fleet

Transition to an eco-friendly fleet with EV planning, procurement and management

Win Tenders

Grow market presence and capacity; prepare, evaluate and execute strategic tenders 

Planning

Plan, analyze, and optimize your network with powerful route planning tools.

Scheduling

Streamline scheduling with advanced tools to maximize vehicle and duty allocations efficiently.

Rostering

Create refined rosters to balance workloads, enhance driver satisfaction and boost retention.

Operations

Oversee your real-world operation with real-time allocation, payroll integration, and the Driver App. 

Passenger Information

Deliver accurate service updates and plans to enhance passenger communication.