
NYC school-bus routing to get smart with Israeli tech
Via’s algorithms will help New York City optimize routes for 150,000 students traveling on 9,000 bus routes every day.
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Via’s algorithms will help New York City optimize routes for 150,000 students traveling on 9,000 bus routes every day.

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