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Using AI to create better bus driver schedules, faster

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

In this video interview, Operations and Systems Supervision Paul Borthwick of Border Buses and West Coast Motors shares how scheduling has evolved over the last two decades and how new technologies are improving the speed and quality of decision-making. He discusses how Optibus’ software and artificial intelligence have shaped his ability to meet bus drivers’ needs.

“The day of the longer shifts and longer schedules are over,” said Paul. “A lot of drivers want better family life and I think that’s important to try and get a better balance.”

“I think that Optibus helps with achieving that.”

To learn more about how Paul and West Coast Motors use Optibus to create better driver schedules, read the full case study here.

 

 

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