VANCOUVER, BC — June 22, 2026 —Spare has been selected under the Government of Canada’s AI Compute Access Fund in recognition of its leadership applying AI to modernize public transit operations, and supporting the growth of sovereign AI infrastructure in Canada. The Vancouver-based transit operations platform is among 44 organizations selected under the program to date, including one of eight in British Columbia. Companies were assessed through a competitive process based on established criteria, including technical maturity, commercialization potential, and potential public benefit. 

The AI Compute Access Fund was launched under Canada's Sovereign AI Compute Strategy to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises offset the cost of high-performance computing, one of the most significant barriers to AI development.

Spare's AI-native platform is already deployed in transit agencies across Canada — including right here in BC — and internationally. At the core is Spare's AI-powered routing and fleet optimization engine, which helps agencies move more people with fewer resources by dynamically optimizing routes, reducing deadhead mileage, and improving on-time performance. Built on that foundation, Spare's AI Voice automates transit call centres, enabling riders to book, cancel, and manage trips without waiting on hold. Increasingly, Spare is also deploying its AI-powered asset management platform with cities, helping agencies shift from reactive to predictive vehicle maintenance and take on a broader share of day-to-day operations with confidence. The government's support will accelerate the scaling of all three, helping more communities access modern, efficient, and equitable transit services.

"We're proud to be recognized by the Government of Canada as a leader in AI innovation," said Kristoffer Vik Hansen, CEO of Spare. "This support reflects the strength of what our team has built and will help us bring AI-powered transit to more agencies and riders across Canada. Public transit is a public good, and AI is one of the most powerful tools we have to make it more accessible, efficient, and sustainable."

Spare's technology currently powers transit operations in approximately 250 cities globally, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's AI-native operations platform helps agencies reduce operating costs while expanding access for riders across paratransit, microtransit, and fixed-route services.

"AI is not just a technology of the future. It is already helping Canadian companies improve services, solve real problems, and strengthen their competitiveness to compete globally. Through the AI Compute Access Fund, we are helping Canadian businesses in accessing the compute power they need to scale and drive innovation here in Canada," said the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. 

Spare's selection reflects Canada's focus on building domestic AI capacity at home, anchored by Canadian companies with global reach. Operating across hundreds of transit agencies on three continents, Spare is an example of Canadian AI delivering real public benefit, improving mobility, access, and quality of life for riders in communities of all sizes.

About Spare

Vancouver-based Spare is the AI-native operations platform helping government agencies deliver more reliable, efficient and community-focused transit. Founded in British Columbia, Spare has deep roots in Canada, with founders and team members who live and work in the communities they serve.

Spare brings together paratransit, microtransit, fixed route and asset management in a single configurable platform, giving agencies real-time visibility, better on-time performance and the flexibility to adapt services without blowing their budgets. Staff get tools that reduce manual work. Riders get digital self-service that meets today's expectations.

As cities explore same-day paratransit, Spare helps agencies design capped, prioritized programs, manage demand in real time and integrate multimodal options sustainably, connecting more people to work, healthcare and daily life without long-term cost risk.

In Canada, Spare works with BC Transit, TransLink, Brampton Transit, City of Hamilton, Medicine Hat Transit, Oakville Transit, Saint John Transit Commission, Saskatoon Transit, Winnipeg Transit, and Milton Transit. Globally, Spare's partners include LA Metro, DART, PSTA, MBTA and AC Transit/BART.

Learn more at www.spare.com.