Optibus is a unified platform for public transportation planning, scheduling, rostering, operations, real-time control, and passenger information. Its AI and optimization algorithms let users create and assess multiple transit scenarios in minutes. The platform includes real-time depot operations and tools for sharing information with drivers and passengers. It also offers tools for planning the move to zero-emission buses and electric vehicle fleets. Through an Open API, it connects with existing CAD/AVL, HR, payroll, and onboard hardware systems. Its Planning product supports common data formats such as GIS, ridership data, and static and real-time GTFS. Optibus describes its platform as cloud-native, accessible from any location with an internet connection, and updated without downtime. The company says it guides customers from data import through optimization and deployment. Security details include ISO 27001:2022 certification, SOC 2 compliance, encryption, network segmentation, scanning, disaster recovery, access controls, SSO/SAML/SCIM, MFA, and 24/7 cloud monitoring. Optibus was founded in 2014 and names transit agencies, Departments of Transportation, private operators, and shuttle providers among its clients. Pricing is available on request.
Who it is for
Optibus is aimed at public transportation agencies, Departments of Transportation, private operators, and shuttle providers. It may suit organizations planning schedules, fleet operations, or transitions to electric vehicles.
What is good
- Covers planning through real-time transit operations.
- Supports static and real-time GTFS imports.
- Connects with CAD/AVL, HR, and payroll systems.
- Includes planning tools for zero-emission fleets.
- Offers onboarding from data import to deployment.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Access requires an internet connection.
- The platform is focused on public transportation.
Verdict
Optibus combines transit planning, operations, and passenger information with integrations and tools for electric fleet planning. Its stated pricing is available on request.
Optibus plans and pricing
All plansCompared on crew scheduling software
- Duty-time rules
- Yes
- Qualification tracking
- Yes
- Fatigue management
- Yes
- Mobile access
- Yes
- Trip assignment
- Yes
- Availability management
- Yes
- API access
- Yes
