Optibus, a software provider for public transportation planning, has been selected to support planning and scheduling operations for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after the closure of an international bidding process.
The Companhia Municipal de Transportes Coletivos (CMTC) Mobi Rio has announced that it will be using Optibus’ software to optimise the BRT system, which is reportedly responsible for 255,000 daily passengers.
Optibus’ solution will be used to support the bus system while it undergoes expansion, with the construction of a new bus corridor planned to cover 32km of (19 miles) the city. The area’s fleet is likewise set to grow with the addition of 561 buses by 2024, according to BRT.
These changes are being implemented to try and reduce crowding, increase service frequency and transportation access, as well as improve passenger experiences.
Optibus claims that its services are widely used throughout Brazil, particularly in the regions of Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais, as much of its product’s functionality was developed with the Brazilian market in mind and in collaboration with regional operators.
“Optibus is committed to making public transportation more efficient, more attractive to passengers and more sustainable,” said Victor Celada, Brazil regional director for Optibus.
“Through our platform, we will help Rio’s BRT achieve these and other goals, including increasing efficiency and service quality, improving access to transport, reducing emissions, optimising costs and resources and reducing manual work.
“By modernising operations, we can expect to see improved experiences for passengers and the people who operate public transportation.”
In 2023, the fourth corridor of the BRT system, TransBrasil, is expected to launch.
