Everything drivers need for a shift. In one app.
Live manifest, navigation, rider info, dispatch communication, and vehicle inspections — all built into the Spare Driver App. No app switching. No fragmentation. No missed updates.
Trusted by transit agencies across North America
Put drivers on the same page as dispatch
When drivers see real-time updates and communicate through one app, coordination gets faster and riders get better service.
Keep drivers focused on the road
Built-in navigation, live manifest, and dispatch messages eliminate app switching during a shift.
Cut dispatcher phone volume
Structured messages, live trip updates, and automated confirmations reduce inbound calls by 30–40%.
Deliver consistent ADA service
Rider mobility aids, accessibility needs, and pickup notes surface automatically before each stop.
Dispatch communication and trip execution, unified
The Spare Driver App replaces 2–4 separate apps with one purpose-built platform that handles navigation, trip management, rider context, and dispatch all in one place.
Live manifest that updates in real time
As Spare Engine optimizes assignments, drivers see changes instantly — cancellations, reassignments, schedule changes. No radio call needed. Dramatically reduces "What's my next stop?" calls to dispatch.
Navigation built right in
Google Maps is embedded directly — no separate app. Route calculations use real-time traffic awareness and auto-reroute during congestion. Keeps drivers focused on the road.
Rider info before every pickup
Mobility aid type, boarding assistance needs, pickup notes, and communication preferences surface automatically. Critical for consistent ADA-compliant service and reducing rider wait times.
Demand response
Built for demand response operations
DR drivers face complexity: ADA rider profiles, dynamic trip matching, multi-leg trips, trip negotiation and confirmations. The Driver App was built for this. Rider mobility aids, accessibility flags, and on-time indicators surface at every stop.
Fixed route
Purpose-built for fixed route operations
Fixed Route drivers need clear stop sequences, deadhead navigation between trips, and schedules they can trust. The Driver App delivers turn-by-turn navigation during deadheads, supports depot and layover configuration, and ties vehicle movement to scheduled trip patterns.
Communication and inspection workflows your whole team can trust
Structured messaging and digital vehicle inspections create an auditable operational record — no more radio silence, no manual log sheets.
Built-in dispatch communication
Voice, text, and emergency alerts keep drivers and dispatch connected without personal cell phones.
Digital vehicle inspections
Pre- and post-trip checklists completed in-app. Results flow directly to maintenance and fleet teams.
Complete audit trail
Every message, assignment change, and inspection is logged and tied to the driver's shift record.
One platform that powers every driver interaction
The Driver App connects to real-time optimization, rider profiles, vehicle records, and dispatch operations — all unified in Spare.
See the Driver App in action
One app for every part of a driver's shift. Get a demo and see how it simplifies operations and improves service.