Smarter transit routing, powered by Google Maps
Continuously route passengers, fit trips, and optimize vehicles — with Spare Engine, the industry-leading transit optimization engine for transit agencies running paratransit and microtransit services of any size.
Innovative mobility that’s growing ridership
90%
OTP across paratransit services
10 min
Average rider wait time
97%
Rider satisfaction ratings
Finally, transit optimization that keeps pace with reality
- Live traffic re-routing with GoogleContinuously optimize routes and manifests using live Google traffic data, dynamically rerouting vehicles every minute to avoid disruptions and ensure punctuality.
- Turn-by-turn navigation with Google MapsProvide drivers with familiar, trusted turn-by-turn directions directly in the Driver App, improving route adherence and reducing training overhead.
- Fleet-wide route optimization with AISpare AI automatically reassesses and adjusts routes across your entire fleet in real-time, reducing manual dispatcher effort–especially during peak times or disruptions.
Why it matters
Demand for paratransit is up 3.1% annually, putting pressure on agencies to scale service with limitedThis surge requires advanced tools to do more with less.
Costs are rising too. Each paratransit trip costs over 3x more than a fixed-route trip—making efficiency more important than ever.
The impact
With Spare’s AI-powered Engine, agencies have improved on-time performance by over 95%, even during peak hours.
Reducing just 8 minutes of delay per trip with true live traffic can save nearly $10,000–millions annually.
How Spare helps
Master your fleet with AI-powered precision
Command your operations with Spare Engine, the AI core to intelligently optimize routes and schedules in real-time. Slash manual work, adapt instantly to disruptions, and empower your operations team with truly smart fleet scheduling.
Maximize fleet value, minimize operational costs
Convert costly trip lateness into savings. Spare Engine leverages Google Traffic for accurate ETAs, reducing vehicle hours by up to 20% and directly improving your bottom line.
Empower riders with ETAs they can trust
Transform the rider experience with consistent, on-time trips powered by Google. Deliver clear, accurate ETAs that cut wait times and build confidence, ensuring every rider enjoys reliable, punctual transportation.
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Advanced scheduling tools at your fingertips
We ended up selecting Spare out of the group of all of the successful bidders.
It was because of their interface, the algorithms, the way it was a really intuitive interface, the ease of implementation and the security of the back-end of the system.