With its cloud-native AI platform , Optibus brings innovation to public transport in smart cities . By leveraging a robust combination of artificial intelligence , advanced optimisation algorithms and distributed cloud computing , Optibus looks to improve the planning and running of public transport . Founded in 2014 , the software as a service company powers complex transit operations in over 500 cities around the world and has been recognised by the World Economic Forum as one of its Technology Pioneers .

Vivacity Labs offer an AIpowered urban infrastructure technology to provide accurate and up-to-the-minute data on urban movement and usage . Founded in 2015 , the company ’ s AI sensors gather detailed and anonymous data 24 / 7 on transport modes , traffic flow and travel patterns . By using advanced machine learning techniques , along with state-of-the-art edge processes , Vivacity labs enable anonymous , accurate detection and classification of transport modes and urban movement , all from the same sensor .