How to Do AI Right in Public Transport | Renée Touzin (#050)
Chapters:
- Introduction and Episode Highlights [00:00]
- Renée Touzin’s Journey and the Story of GIRO [02:19]
- Why Public Transport Planning Is Getting More Complex [07:19]
- AI and Smarter Transit Scheduling [10:28]
- Autonomous Buses: Will We Still Need Operators? [16:30]
- Electric Bus Planning, Charging and Fleet Size [19:11]
- Global Transit Trends, Driver Scheduling and Data [24:25]
- Human-Centred Technology and Leadership at GIRO [31:58]
- Attracting Talent and Supporting Women in Tech [41:55]
- The Future of Public Transport and Rapid Fire [45:27]
Complete Transcripts:
Complete Transcripts:
Can artificial intelligence help public transport agencies deliver better service while balancing tight budgets, driver shortages, and the transition to electric buses? In this episode of the Mobility Innovators Podcast, Jaspal Singh speaks with Renée Touzin, President and CEO of GIRO, about the operational decisions shaping public transport—and where artificial intelligence can make a practical difference.
Renée Touzin is President and CEO of GIRO, a technology company based in Montreal. She has spent more than 24 years at GIRO and became the President and CEO of the company in January 2024. She joined after earning a master’s degree in computer science and operations research from Université de Montréal. Her path includes roles as business analyst, project manager, executive, and now CEO. Our discussion will be focus on three big mobility themes – Operational complexity, Energy transition and Human-centered optimization.
Important Link:
- Renée Touzin: Linkedin
- GIRO: Website
- How BC Transit adopted electric buses