Spare

Spare is a software platform for running transit operations. Agencies and transport providers use it to schedule and dispatch trips, serve riders, track fleet health and handle compliance reporting. The company now describes it as an AI-native platform covering every mode an operator runs.

Features

• On-demand and microtransit: flexible services that adjust to community needs.
• Paratransit and NEMT: automated booking and dispatch for these services.
• Fixed route: planning, publishing, scheduling and running regular routes.
• Fleet maintenance: inspections and work orders in one place.
• Rider and driver apps: consumer and driver apps sit beside a back-office system.
• Open API: allows integration with other platforms.
• AI tools: include voice booking and plain-language questions about data.

Who it serves

Transit agencies and transportation providers across four continents. The site names agencies in the United States that use it.

Key facts

• Pooling: can combine riders from different service types on the same vehicle
• Fleets: can bring in third-party fleets such as taxis