Copec statement
This is an automatic translation of a press release issued in Spanish
Copec today announced a strategic partnership and investment in Optibus. Optibus is a comprehensive software platform for planning and operating more efficient and sustainable public transport systems, with a presence in 5,000 locations around the world, with the National Capital Region (RM) standing out. ), one of his bases that pioneered the introduction of this system in Latin America.
Optibus' comprehensive software platform helps improve efficiency across bus services and public transport networks through solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and optimization algorithms available in the cloud. The system will make it possible to predict the enrichment of each trip, leading to improved service and passenger experience, making adaptation to different plans more agile, reducing costs and increasing the efficiency of the transport system. .
According to the latest report available from the Ministry of Transport and its subsidiary agencies, approximately 397 million journeys are made annually in the National Capital Region by buses belonging to the Metropolitan Mobility RED system, which is why platforms such as Optibus The program is designed to improve the efficiency of bus programming. – It is key to improving the quality of life of the population by ensuring that the system operates at the highest level and ensuring its reliability in terms of schedules, availability, etc.
This partnership is part of Copec's transformation process, adapting its service model to facilitate and accelerate the energy transition through innovation, sustainability and all knowledge accumulated in fuels, and to develop and drive new energy solutions. That's what I'm aiming for. , mobility and convenience realize purpose, meet people's needs and improve quality of life.
Thus, through this partnership, Copec, after developing 11 bus terminals in the metropolitan area and 1 in Antofagasta region, aims for continuous growth of experience and development, increasing its focus on mass mobility and transportation. It is an important step towards the goal of ensuring cleaner operations. Expanding the reach of electromobility to different regions of the country.
Similarly, the two companies will explore synergies in areas such as bus terminal electrification, eBus-as-a-service and smart charging for passenger transport providers in Latin America. Copec Wind Ventures works to accelerate the growth and scale-up of startups in new mobility, energy, and retail sectors. With this investment, Optibus strengthens its position as a leading player in the Latin American market, with the company becoming the leading provider of software used by major carriers such as Redbus and Grupo Niff, as well as overall planning software. It is becoming a software solution. It is used on bus networks in Manaus and Porto Alegre in Brazil, and in Santiago, Chile, on the largest fleet of public electric buses outside of China.
“Copec is a leader in the development of electromobility, committed to bringing its benefits to more people every day, and is a key ally in the electrification of public and private transportation. This partnership will allow us to advance in this field. “By partnering with Optibus, we will not only electrify our buses, but also make them more efficient, more accessible and We are rethinking urban mobility to make it most importantly sustainable,” commented Leonardo Ljubetic, Development Department Manager at Copec.
Amos Haggiag, CEO and co-founder of Optibus, said: “Every city that chooses electric buses requires specialized software to carry out this complex transition. We are proud to be on the ground in Latin America to make public transportation a reality, and we are honored to work with Copec to strengthen our commitment to the region.”