Case Studies
Real Impact,
Real Results
OneBusAway powers transit information for millions of riders worldwide. Born from university research, our open-source platform delivers measurable improvements in ridership and rider satisfaction.
Research-Backed
Why Real-Time Information Matters
Increased Ridership
NYC weekday ridership increased, with the biggest gains on high-frequency routes.
Reduced Wait Time
Mobile users wait almost 2 minutes less per trip compared to schedule-only users.
Happier Riders
Seattle riders report increased or greatly increased satisfaction with public transit.
Increased Safety
Riders report increased feelings of safety, especially while waiting at night.
More Walking
Riders report an increase in walking, providing a public health benefit.
Accurate Perception
Real-time info brings perceived wait time in line with actual wait time.
Featured Deployments
Trusted by Transit Agencies Worldwide
New York MTA
Bus Time
"There is a community aspect to it. It's open source, and there is a slack channel where you can talk to other people. There's a mission, goal, and desire to provide equitable options."
San Diego MTS
Bus & Trolley
"OneBusAway cares about accessibility. It's really important in the transit industry to have accessible information, and they have always put that front and center."
KiedyBus
Poznań, Poland
"Usage of open data and our experience with the code allows us to quickly set up a running instance and show potential clients that this tool is as good or better than closed-source alternatives."
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