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OptiTransit Commentary
Buses as Backbone: Franchising, Fleet Renewal, and the Case for Seamless Public Transport in Wales
Wales's new government is betting on bus franchising and fleet modernisation as the backbone of its transport strategy. A reflection on the optimisation challenges ahead.
Disruption at the Gate: Call for Network Resilience and Bus Bridging
A sudden infrastructure failure near Purley stranded thousands of Gatwick travelers, presenting a classic real-time network resilience and bus bridging challenge.
Beyond the Savings: How Scotland's Youth Bus Fares Shape Travel Behavior
Young Scots save hundreds on bus travel compared to the rest of the UK. But the real story isn't just about money—it's about how fare policy shapes long-term travel behavior and sustainable mobility choices.
Fares, Funding, and Future: A Passenger-Centric Perspective on Rail Subsidy
Rising rail revenue is reducing government subsidy, but is a simple fare hike the right strategy? My research suggests understanding passenger behavior and demand elasticity is key to financial equilibrium.
Passengers Matter: Why Transit Assignment is the Key to TfL’s Route Changes
TfL's proposed cuts to routes 19, 38, 259, and 349 reveal a critical gap between operational efficiency and network science. This is not just budgeting—it's a bi-level optimization challenge that demands rigorous mathematical modeling.
The '13-Amp' Bottleneck: Overcoming Power Grid Limitations in Bus Electrification
Addressing the power grid bottleneck in London's electric bus transition through Integrated Bus and Charging Schedule Optimization.
Expert Review: Redesigning City Bus Networks - Frequency vs. Coverage
A deep dive into recent public transport overhauls and the optimization challenges behind frequency vs coverage trade-offs.