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Feb 4, 2026
OptiTransit Commentary

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.

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Jan 26, 2026
Outputs

The Inverse-Square Rule: Smarter Algorithms, Better Buses

Introducing the Inverse-Square Rule: a mathematical breakthrough that transforms bus timetable optimization, achieving 36-45% cost reductions where traditional solvers fail.

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Jan 21, 2026
OptiTransit Commentary

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.

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Jan 8, 2026
OptiTransit Commentary

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.

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Jan 4, 2026
OptiTransit Commentary

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.

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Jan 4, 2026
OptiTransit Commentary

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.

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Oct 3, 2025
Outputs

Evaluating Manchester’s Bee Network: Data-Driven Insights and Optimization Opportunities

Overview of the Manchester Bee Network with data-driven insights to improve patronage and mode share.

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