BusPas Debuts AI-Powered Smart Bus Stop in Barcelona
January 14, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability
This innovative system can predict demand and optimize bus operational planning.
BusPas Inc. has been awarded a one-year pilot to deploy its AI-powered bus stop and shelter technology in Barcelona, Spain. This prestigious recognition marks a significant achievement for BusPas Inc., which is committed to enhancing the transit experience for passengers, agencies, and cities worldwide.
The Barcelona Smart City Challenge celebrates excellence in urban mobility innovation, and BusPas’ selection underscores its leadership in the field. The winning solution upgrades street furniture (including bus stops) with embedded data receivers that deliver actionable insights for cities and transit agencies. These structures now serve as data hubs, advancing Barcelona’s vision of a smart city.
The shared infrastructure features:
- Edge-processed computer vision
- Real-time passenger analytics
- Video/audio capabilities
- Safety enhancements
- Bus lane and stop compliance monitoring for the City of Barcelona
A Milestone for BusPas
As BusPas’ first European deployment, winning Barcelona’s Innova Lab Mobility competition is a pivotal moment for the Montreal-based innovator. Notably, San Francisco’s Hayden AI was also selected for the same initiative. This follows BusPas’ recent success at the New York Transit Tech Lab, where it was named a finalist in the Customer Experience category among 150+ applicants.
Smart Stop Capabilities
The AI-equipped bus stop delivers:
✔ Real-time wait times and bus occupancy rates
✔ Passenger counting (boarding/alighting)
✔ Nighttime lighting for safety
✔ Accessibility tools for riders with disabilities
The ORA Ecosystem
Developed by BusPas, this platform empowers transit agencies and city officials with data-driven infrastructure insights, including:
- Demand prediction for operational efficiency
- Adaptive traffic signal control (priority requests)
- Digital signage integration
BusPas Inc.
At BusPas, we innovate to offer cutting-edge technology and user-friendly solutions to transit agencies and municipalities. With a focus on integrating AI, real-time data analytics, and smart urban infrastructure, we are a leader in smart city technology.
