Who We Are
From Norway to Russia, the Philippines to Brazil, our team hails from around the globe. We range from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. Some of us are parents, others are students, living in bustling cities and quiet towns. We proudly embrace diverse identities across gender, race, ethnicity, LGBTQ+, and neurodiversity. We celebrate these differences and are united by a shared passion for improving mobility.
Our Vision
At Spare, we envision a future where owning a car is optional, and getting around is sustainable, convenient, and affordable for everyone. We’re dedicated to ensuring that paratransit riders experience the same level of service and convenience that any consumer expects today—real-time tracking, easy ride scheduling, and seamless payments.
Achieving this vision requires more than just innovation; it demands a fundamental transformation of public transit operations. We are committed to helping agencies do more with less by lowering costs and enhancing the rider experience. This involves replacing outdated legacy systems with modern solutions and embracing advanced technologies like AI to unlock new possibilities in transit.
The riders we serve
15 million
boardings and counting
30%
of users have disabilities
66%
of riders are low-income
What We Do
Spare specializes in empowering transit agencies to modernize ADA-paratransit systems and launch microtransit services with our on-demand transit platform. We focus on enhancing transportation access for underserved communities, offering a comprehensive suite of software tools that are tailored to meet each agency’s unique needs.
Spare’s story began in 2015 with three university friends
Kristoffer Vik Hansen, Josh Andrews, and Alexey Indeev, while studying in Vancouver, noticed overcrowded buses leaving passengers behind while cars with empty seats drove by. This frustration inspired them to explore how technology could make transit more efficient by utilizing spare seats in cars.
Their big break came at a hackathon organized by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), where they delivered a winning demand-responsive solution for DART’s GoLink service. This victory marked a turning point for Spare. Since then, Spare has grown to power over 185,000 microtransit rides per month at DART, and now also runs their ADA paratransit services.
Our Global Impact
We understand that every journey can be an integral part of someones’ daily life. Whether it’s commuting to work, visiting loved ones, or accessing essential services, each journey represents a vital connection to the tapestry of our lives.
To learn more about Spare’s impact this year, read our Impact Report.
Meaningful impact on a global scale
Contact Us
For inquiries or support, please reach out to us at our Global Headquarters:
Global Headquarters
Spare
Address: 815 W Hastings Street, Suite 810
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Phone:
Email: [email protected]