Riders expect transportation that shows up when and where they need it. When a route gets cut or a driver calls in sick, that expectation gets harder to meet. Transit agencies facing driver shortages, tighter budgets, and rising demand are turning to TNCs and other non-dedicated providers to keep service running through the gaps.

These providers add flexible, on-demand capacity that extends coverage, reduces wait times, and lowers trip denials, all while agencies keep control over service standards and rider experience.Federal guidance continues to evolve. A pending bill, the BUILD America 250 Act, could codify the FTA's longstanding taxicab exemption and make it easier to contract with TNCs and taxis, though that clarity would be tied to giving riders more than one provider option per trip.

This eBook explores Spare Open Fleets, the open, API-driven approach that connects dedicated vehicles with third-party providers through a single mixed fleet platform. Spare pioneered the integration of services like Uber, Lyft, and UZURV into public transit, letting agencies scale service, shorten wait times, and improve rider experiences without losing operational control.With 5.5 million mixed-fleet rides powered by Spare, agencies across North America are transforming transit and delivering better outcomes for their communities.

Download the eBook to learn how Spare Open Fleets helps agencies scale service, improve rider experiences, and stay in control.