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First Bus has expanded Optimo Energy’s charging management technology from 34 to 172 charging outlets at its Caledonia depot in Glasgow following an initial trial announced in May 2026. The deployment covers Caledonia, one of the UK’s largest bus depots, and is designed to coordinate electric bus ch...

Syracuse University has selected ETA Transit Systems to modernise the technology platform supporting its campus transit fleet. Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York. The ITS project covers a 23-vehicle fixed-route fleet and includes the installation of onboard fl...

ZF has introduced City Bus Assist, a new driver assistance system designed to automate bus stop approaches. Ahead of IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, ZF presented the City Bus Assist, a proof-of-concept solution combining perception sensors, steering assistance and suspension control to support c...

Hitachi Rail has completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Intelligent Transportation Systems provider Clever Devices, expanding its multimodal digital mobility portfolio and strengthening its North American presence. Hitachi Rail announced on 1 July the completion of its acquisition of Clever Devices...

Autonomous buses and autonomous shuttles: the technology is (almost) ready, the regulatory frameworks not yet, the public not even. But the autonomous bus pilots are multiplying, and several manufacturers already announced autonomous bus fleets launch within a couple years from now. In the meanwhile...

Optibus has launched Optibus Agent, an AI agent designed specifically for public transportation planning, scheduling, dispatch and live operations. Optibus announced the launch of Optibus Agent, describing it as the first AI agent purpose-built for public transportation. The new capability is integr...