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Announcements, agency partnerships, and press coverage of Ontra’s work helping transit agencies plan better service.
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Transit Tech Lab Proof of Concept Results
In Transit Tech Lab’s 2026 proof of concept, Ontra estimated that a cost-neutral MTA LIRR timetable could save riders about 177,000 hours a year and a redesigned NYC Transit Brooklyn bus network could add about 2.1 million annual riders.
Read MoreOntra Wins BE100 Transport & Mobility
Ontra won the Transport & Mobility category at the 2026 BE100 pitch competition at Blue Earth Summit in London, for helping transit agencies plan better service.
Read More2026 BE100 Finalist
Ontra was one of 100 companies chosen from 1,414 applications to pitch at Blue Earth Summit in London.
Read MoreSelected for Transit Tech Lab with the MTA
Ontra joined Transit Tech Lab’s 2026 cohort to run a proof of concept with MTA New York City Transit and MTA Long Island Rail Road.
Read MoreBuilding the Ontra Planning Platform
How Ontra brings demand modeling, optimization, and scenario testing into one workflow to recommend service that works under real-world constraints.
Read MorePartnering with Fresno on On-Demand Transit
Ontra joined Flexlynqs and Southwest Strategies Group on a City of Fresno feasibility study for on-demand transit across the region.
Read MoreIntroducing Ridership Predictions
Ontra’s AI-powered ridership predictions help agencies estimate how riders will respond to service changes before they make them.
Read MoreLaunching Longwood Commutes
With the Longwood Collective, Ontra launched a trip planning app for Longwood Medical Area employees and students, with real-time arrivals for the LMA Shuttle, MBTA, and Bluebikes.
Read MoreUnveiling the AI Planning Platform
Ontra’s AI Planning Platform helps transit agencies design networks, test scenarios, and optimize service with data.
Read MorePartnering with Madera Metro on Microtransit
Ontra joined Flexlynqs and Southwest Strategies Group to help Madera Metro explore a microtransit service that expands access for riders across the city.
Read MoreIntroducing Favorite Stops and Routes
Ontra’s rider app now saves the stops and routes riders use most for one-tap access.
Read MoreLaunching the Journey Planning App
Ontra’s rider app brings real-time arrivals, trip planning, and personalized notifications to transit riders.
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