Connecting every mile: First to last and beyond
Transit can be complicated, but Spare makes it easier. From buses to trains and ride-hailing, Spare brings everything together—planning, payments, and personalized trips—so riders get a smoother experience, and you stay in control.
Why it matters
Modern tools can boost ridership by up to 30%, ensuring reliable connections to main transit lines and attracting more riders.
70% of riders prefer solutions that combine all forms of transportation into one platform. Spare makes booking trips across multiple modes intuitive—for you and your riders.
The Impact
Agencies utilizing modern tools have seen a 25% increase in on-time arrivals, ensuring a smoother and more reliable first and last mile experience for riders.
These tools help agencies expand service coverage by 15-25%, enabling more commuters to easily access main transit hubs.
How Spare helps
One app for every journey
- Riders plan, book, and pay for multimodal trips—bus, train, or microtransit—in one app.
- Fare collection is simplified through Spare Wallet, Tickets, and integrations like Masabi and Token Transit.
- Accessibility and compliance are prioritized, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards to ensure inclusive mobility.
Focus on your riders, not your tools
- Use the GTFS-Flex Builder to link and scale on-demand services, integrating and expanding on-demand options.
- Turn data into action with optimized routes, resources, and demand insights that help cut costs.
- Boost interoperability by connecting on-demand, fixed-route, and other modes for smoother journeys.
Make transit accessible and flexible for everyone
- Support underserved communities and riders with disabilities by enabling inclusive transit.
- Offer accessible scheduling and multimodal options for a more connected rider experience.
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Learn how DART bridged the first/last mile gap at DART GoLink
DART partnered with Spare and Kuba to create the DART GoLink service in 2019. With the DART GoPass App, riders enjoy a seamless experience from the first to the last mile, thanks to this innovative collaboration. In 2023, Uber was integrated into the GoPass App, making first/last mile trips truly seamless across all modes of transportation.
How Spare helps modernize, simplify, and streamline your rider's mobile app
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Spare has been integral to the rollout of our updated GoPass app. Spare enables us to easily plan and operate new on-demand Golink services, and facilitate seamless connections for passengers using DART bus and rail.
