Ontra Mobility, a Y Combinator startup, is leveraging DigitalOcean's Hatch program to build smarter urban transportation systems. The company focuses on optimizing public transit through innovative data-driven tools, simplifying infrastructure management to enhance accessibility. Their journey highlights the challenges of gaining trust from transit agencies while striving to develop intuitive AI planning solutions for better service to riders. The partnership with DigitalOcean provides essential support, enabling them to concentrate on their core mission without the burden of costs or infrastructure management.