FOR DRIVERS

Dynamic, all-in-one driver experience

Take the stress out of driving with real-time navigation, automatic routing, and simple scheduling—all in a user-friendly app. Enjoy safer, more satisfying rides.

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Spare's impact

Innovative mobility that enhances rider experiences

97%

Rider satisfaction ratings

90%

On-time performance in paratransit

10 minute

Average rider wait time

Beat the traffic bottleneck with live traffic

  • Stay on schedule
    Get real-time traffic insights that help your drivers glide past gridlocks and stay on schedule. Manage your daily transit operations and rider experience with ease.
  • Routing efficiency & driver safety
    Let Spare’s engine build dynamic manifests that account for day-of changes, driver breaks, vehicle breakdowns and more.

Why it matters

With a 30-50% annual turnover rate, microtransit and paratransit faces high driver attrition, impacting service consistency.


Better driver experience is linked to a 20% increase in positive feedback and a 15% drop in complaints, as reported by the National Transit Database

The Impact

Agencies with advanced driver apps saw operational cost reductions of up to 18% due to optimized routing and reduced fuel consumption.


According to a 2023 APTA survey, 65% of drivers using intuitive apps reported higher job satisfaction due to easier route management and reduced stress.

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How Spare helps

Hands-free, automatic routing for drivers

Unlike legacy systems, enable direct turn-by-turn guidance for efficient routes, surpassing traditional ETA and pickup windows for a stress-free drive.

Go beyond the traditional pickup window

Unlike legacy systems, enable direct operator guidance for efficient routes, surpassing traditional ETA and pickup windows for a more efficient, stress-free drive.

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Automated, stress-free scheduling

Let us handle the timing. Our advanced routing algorithm calculates the most efficient paths and breaks, automatically rerouting as needed. This reduces stress for both schedulers and drivers.

Feature-rich driver app for improved safety

Our navigation system helps drivers stay focused on the road with minimal distractions. It offers clear, helpful prompts to ensure a safer driving experience.

Routing and dispatch efficiencies at CapMetro

With this significant shift, CapMetro is making history by implementing one of the world's largest automated ADA paratransit systems. A nod to Austin's position as a global hub for technology and innovation, this partnership underscores the commitment to supporting one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States.

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95% Rider Satisfaction Rating

Riders of PSTA enjoy same-day paratransit service for Access-eligible riders, providing a new level of flexibility and spur-of-the-moment trips.

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Award-winning Rider App

CapMetro is awarded "Best Application Serving the Public" for their innovative launch of Spare Rider for the Access community.

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94% Rider Satisfaction Rating

Citibus' Spare-powered service has helped open up transit to the underserved, resulting in high rider satisfaction.

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FEATURES

Features made for operators

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With Spare in place, dispatching trips has become much more streamlined.

Instead of having to dispatch trips manually, the software optimizes routes in real-time, removing inefficiencies that have drivers zig-zagging across town, leading to delays. They feel a huge sense of relief and are less stressed overall.

Julie Lampkin,
Director, Demand Response at CapMetro