Optibus 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Optibus

4.4

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Pricing

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About Optibus

Types of transportation supported:
Optibus is used for the planning and operations of various public transportation modes, including buses, shuttles, electric vehicles, rail, light rail, and ferries.

Who uses Optibus?
Optibus serves a broad spectrum of users: transit operators, agencies, cities, event organizers (e.g., shuttle services), corporations, consultancies, airports (airport shuttles), universities, and bus OEMs.

What is Optibus?
Optibus is a unified, cloud-native platform for public transportation planning, scheduling, rostering, operations, and real-time monitoring, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced optimization algorithms.

Key benefits:
With Optibus, users enhance operational efficiency and service quality, advance transportation equity, reduce emissions and accelerate vehicle electrification, win tenders with optimized proposals, and modernize and streamline transit operations.

Products overview

Planning
Users design and adjust transit plans with ease. Create routes, stops, timetables, and itineraries, using advanced analytics that incorporate ridership data, census insights, and transfer patterns. Optimize timetables while balancing operation...

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Optibus Features

Popular features found in Public Transportation
Billing & Invoicing
Bus Mileage Optimization
Dispatch Management
Driver Management
GPS
Mileage Tracking
Paratransit Management
Routing
Vehicle Maintenance
More features of Optibus
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
ADA Compliance
Alerts/Notifications
API
Automated Scheduling
Communication Management
Customer Mobile App
Driver Logs
Employee Management
Event Logs
Fixed Route Management
Geographic Maps
Historical Reporting
Location Tracking
Mobile Access
Multiple Route Support
Point of Sale (POS) Integration
Real-Time Data
Real-Time Monitoring
Real-Time Notifications
Real Time Simulation
Reporting & Statistics
Route Optimization
Scheduling
Search/Filter
Status Tracking
Third-Party Integrations
User Management

Optibus Integrations

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Optibus User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

63%

25%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.5

Value for money

4.3

Customer support

4.8

Functionality

4.3

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Yves R.

Verified reviewer

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

1001-5000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2025

Key points about using the Optibus platform

The platform is easy to use, with a quick learning curve. However, the added value of using the platform depends more on the flexibility and creativity in changing how it operates than on the platform itself. The more flexible it is, the more profitable the platform can be.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

In public transportation, each operator has different and specific characteristics. The Optibus support team is always available to clarify and support the creation and modification of preferences, adapting the scenarios created to the customer's needs.

Cons:

Regarding small operational changes, the algorithm used is limited. Scenarios with large changes always yield good results, but small changes do not.

Vendor Response

Thank you for sharing your experience, Yves! We're glad to hear the platform's ease of use and the support from our team have made a strong impact on your experience with Optibus. We fully agree that flexibility and creativity are key to unlocking the platform’s full value, and we’re proud to partner with operators like you in tailoring it to their unique needs. We’re excited to continue supporting your journey with Optibus!

Replied October 2025

Wolfgang M.

Verified reviewer

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2025

Zeitgemäße, intuitive und ganzheitliche Verkehrsplanung mit Optibus

Mit wenig Vorerfahrung in standardisierter ÖPNV-Planungssoftware hat uns der begleitende Prozess bei der Einführung und Konfiguration der Optibus Systeme auf unserer Unternehmen sehr begeistert. Bis heute hat der Kundennahe Support nicht nachgelassen und es kommen ständig neue Funktionen dazu, der große Vorteil bei einer nativen cloudbasierten SaaS Software. Das macht das Produkt fortlaufend besser ohne große Patches oder Integrations-Projekte. Im Bereich Funktionalität, Usability und Oberflächendesign begeistern uns die Anwendung nach wie vor jeden Tag aufs neue.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Wir haben 2023 damit begonnen unseren wasserseitigen ÖPNV-Verkehr im hvv mit Optibus zu organisieren und die veraltete und unflexible Excel-Planung abzulösen. Uns ist es mit wenig Vorwissen in der Belegschaft und tatkräftiger Unterstützung durch die Optibus Mitarbeiter gelungen, unsere Vor- und Einsatzplanung auf einer zeitgemäßen und moderne Plattform aufzubauen. Die nativ cloudbasierte Anwendung stellt unsere Basis für zukünftige Weiterentwicklung im Bereich der Mitarbeiter-Koordination und Fahrgastinformation. Mittlerweile bietet Optibus eine ganzheitliche Lösung von der Fahrplanung bis zur Generierung der Echtzeitdaten für Auskunftssysteme, was uns gut in die Zukunft blicken lässt.

Cons:

Nach langer Marktrecherche zwischen 2021 bis 2022 sind uns wenig Nachteile aufgefallen. Einzig die vollumfängliche Anpassung an den Deutschen Markt (VDV-Schnittstellen) war eine Voraussetzung für uns, die Optibus als damals neuer Player am Markt angehen musste. Zum Projektstart in 2023 konnten wir uns aber davon überzeugen, dass Optibus seine Hausaufgaben gemacht hat und die vollständige Integration in die Datendrehscheiben des hvv (Hamburger Verkehrsverbund) ist gelungen.

Reasons for switching to Optibus

Wir benötigten eine Software um angeschlossene Systeme über APIs mit Daten versorgen zu können. Excel ist auch so an seine Grenzen gestoßen.

Vendor Response

Herzlichen Dank für diese ausführliche und wertschätzende Bewertung! Wir sind unglaublich stolz darauf, Ihr Partner bei der Modernisierung des wasserseitigen ÖPNV innerhalb des hvv zu sein. Es ist sehr erfreulich zu hören, dass der Übergang von der unflexiblen Excel-Planung zu unserer cloudnativen Plattform ein voller Erfolg war. Wir wissen, wie entscheidend die VDV-Schnittstellen Thank you so much for this detailed and thoughtful review, Wolfgang! We are incredibly proud to partner with you on modernizing water-based public transport within the HVV. It is rewarding to hear that the transition from inflexible Excel-based planning to our cloud-native platform has been a success. We know how critical the VDV interfaces and German market requirements were for your operations, and we’re glad our team’s 'homework' during the integration phase met your needs. We look forward to continuing our work together and supporting your future goals in staff coordination and passenger information!

Replied January 2026

Jefferson S.

Verified reviewer

Automotive

201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2025

View based on daily experience with the Optibus platform

great platform to optimize already made scheduling scenarios, but the part of creating schedules from scratch could be more practical.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Optimize scheduling. Allow improvement of driver and conductor shifts. Enhancement of current schedules.

Cons:

Platform complexity. We would like something more practical. The creation of schedules becomes more time-consuming in Optibus.

Vendor Response

Thank you for sharing your experience, Jefferson! We're glad the platform is helping optimize and improve scheduling organization. We understand that creating schedules from scratch can feel more complex in some cases. Depending on your setup and operational goals, there may be alternative approaches, we recommend connecting with your account manager to explore what might work best for your team. Thanks again for your input, we're committed to continuously evolving the platform!

Replied October 2025

Leonardo R.

Verified reviewer

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2025

Avaliação Optibus - VISATE

Aqui na VISATE utilizamos a Optibus diariamente para todas as alterações do serviço ofertado e para a grande maioria dos estudos realizados, com o objetivo de otimizar ainda mais a operação do sistema.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

A plataforma Optibus possibilita que o planejamento e organização do serviço sejam realizados de uma forma muito mais prática e visual, diminuindo significativamente as chances de ocorrerem erros operacionais e otimizando o tempo da equipe.

Cons:

Por mais que a plataforma seja excelente em otimizar as tabelas dos motoristas e a frota operacional, separadamente, ainda não há uma forma de trabalharmos com as duas otimizações em conjunto, elencando uma definição de uma parte, que influencie a otimizadão da outra.

Reasons for choosing Optibus

Praticidade e preço em comparação com os demais.

Vendor Response

Thank you, Leonardo and the VISATE team! We’re proud to be part of your daily operations and service planning, and it’s great to hear that the platform’s practical and visual design is helping reduce errors and improve team efficiency. We also appreciate your thoughtful comment — it’s been shared with your account manager and our product team. It’s always a pleasure to support VISATE in driving operational excellence!

Replied October 2025

Ariel O.

Verified reviewer

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed October 2025

Avaliação Optibus

De modo geral, Optibus auxilia na demanda operacional, facilitando o planejamento, evitando muito processo manual, que anteriormente havia.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Optibus auxília muito na elaboração das tabelas de serviço, otimização de veículos, rotas e km das rotas.

Cons:

As preferências poderiam ser mais claras, a fim de facilitar os ajustes necessários para otimizar um cenário.

Vendor Response

Obrigado pelo seu feedback! Ficamos felizes em saber que a Optibus está ajudando você a otimizar suas rotas e a reduzir o trabalho manual. Em relação à clareza das preferências, gostaríamos de compartilhar que já estamos testando novos recursos de IA Generativa projetados para gerar automaticamente preferências e recomendações de otimização com base nas suas necessidades específicas. Enquanto isso, recomendamos que assista à gravação 'Validando e Avaliando um Horário de Veículo' (Validating & Evaluating a Vehicle Schedule) disponível no nosso Centro de Aprendizagem Optibus Academy. Você também pode encontrar guias relevantes na nossa Central de Ajuda ou entrar em contato com seu gerente de conta para suporte adicional. Atenciosamente, Equipe Optibus

Replied December 2025

GUSTAVO M.

Verified reviewer

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

501-1000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2025

Optibus e você!

Minha única queixa além de ele não está 100% em português, nos demais ele atente a minha necessidade

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

A chance de fazer varias coisas com os Cenários fazendo assim que o compliance seja respeitado, onde sempre me preocupou o respeito

Cons:

Algumas vezes ele dá alguns bug, que precisa atualizar a pagina para funcionar e ele não está 100% em português

Vendor Response

Olá Gustavo, Obrigado pelo seu feedback! Ficamos felizes em saber que nossos Cenários estão ajudando você a garantir que a conformidade operacional seja respeitada, pois sabemos o quanto isso é fundamental para o seu planejamento. Pedimos desculpas pelas falhas técnicas e pelas lacunas de tradução que você encontrou. Estamos comprometidos em melhorar a estabilidade e a localização da plataforma para o Brasil. Por favor, reporte qualquer erro (bug) à nossa equipe de suporte assim que ocorrer, para que possamos resolvê-lo imediatamente. Sua contribuição nos ajuda a construir uma experiência mais confiável para todos. Atenciosamente, Equipe Optibus

Replied December 2025

Benjamin C.

Verified reviewer

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed June 2021

Very slow gantt and timeplan

Plenty of other software at a cheaper price

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Features are plentiful from optimisation and manual scheduling

Cons:

Very slow speed all the time. Always crashes halfway. Takes very long to load. System cannot handle even 20 routes. Timeplan takes very long to adjust

Reasons for switching to Optibus

Lack of report functions. Features are out of date with no new improvements.

Karaen S.

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed May 2017

The system is really simple to use, saves money and takes a few seconds to work

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

What used to take days or even weeks to optimize schedule, can now be completed in a few seconds to 1 minute. This enables to prepare different bus schedules as many times as needed - and play with the system - until you get the best route schedule. The algorithms and calculations take into consideration the local regulations for buses and drivers, and provides the best optimal solution - at the lowest cost/resource use. The ROI is almost immediate - sometimes as long as one month! So, bus operators can see savings right from the beginning.

Cons:

Looking forward to real-time solution, that is said to be out by the end of 2017. With real-time solution, traffic jams or schedule changes can be taken care of immediately. The "optibus onschedule" only provides a solution for planning bus schedules inn advance.

Ryan N.

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

501-1000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed November 2016

Incredible!!!

Planning Manager, Las Vegas Great software! The ease of use, speed and customer support are by far the best I've experienced. Definetly a game changer for the transit industry.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The speed in which it process complex run cuts

Cons:

None

Vladimir Y.

Transportation/ Trucking/ Railroad

51-200 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed November 2016

Scheduling made fast and easy

I've been using Optibus OnSchedule for the last year to create our quarterly operational schedule. The ease of use and speed is nothing like i've seen before, which allows me to test many different alternative during the scheduling process as well as modify the plan due to annual changes.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Speed Intuitive interface Rich capabilities No local deployment, only browser is needed

Cons:

Missing dispatching module

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