Spare
AI-native operations software for public transit agencies.
At a glance
- Editor scoreNot yet scored
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forAgencies combining fixed-route and paratransit
- Real-time vehicle trackingYes
- Founded2015 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Unifies fixed-route, paratransit and microtransit operations
- Includes rider, driver, fare, fleet and eligibility workflows
- Offers 270 integrations plus AI Voice and analytics
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales process and customer order form
- Cloud deployment is the only listed deployment option
- May exceed the needs of agencies seeking a narrow scheduler
Our verdict on Spare
Spare is a cloud SaaS platform for government and transit agencies operating fixed-route, paratransit and microtransit services. It brings trip booking, dispatch, dynamic routing, scheduling, live vehicle visibility, rider communications, payments, eligibility workflows, analytics and fleet maintenance into one environment. Agency-branded web and mobile apps support booking, tracking and payments, while the driver app provides manifests, navigation and dispatch communication. Its stated fit is strongest for mid-market and enterprise agencies coordinating multiple service types.
Pricing requires contacting sales, with fees specified in customer order forms. Spare runs in the cloud and supports web, iOS, Android and API access. Its integration catalog totals 270 connections, including Geotab, Samsara, Verizon Connect, Zonar, Lytx and GoFleet. Agencies can connect fare systems and digital wallets, publish fixed-route schedules, issue live detour updates and send bulk service-change messages. Support is available through email, chat, phone and tickets, with 24/7 support listed.
The platform’s depth is most apparent in its operational coverage: continuous schedule optimization, real-time service and rider visibility, ADA eligibility management, fleet inspections, asset maintenance, analytics and workflow automation sit alongside AI Voice for rider support. Compliance listings include SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA. Agencies that need one system across fixed-route and demand-responsive services should find this breadth relevant. Organizations seeking only a narrow fixed-route scheduler may prefer a more focused product, while buyers must account for a sales-led purchasing process and cloud-only deployment.
Spare pricing
Spare fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Real-time vehicle tracking | Yes |
| Route scheduling | Yes |
| Paratransit management | Yes |
| Fare collection | Yes |
| Rider mobile app | Yes |
| Service alerts | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 270+ integrations: Geotab, Samsara, Verizon Connect, Zonar, Lytx, GoFleet See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | spare.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Spare integrations
Spare lists 270+ integrations on its own site — the 6 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Geotab
- Samsara
- Verizon Connect
- Zonar
- Lytx
- GoFleet
Alternatives to Spare
- INITA broad, configurable suite for agencies managing planning, operations, passenger information and fares.—
- Trapeze GroupA broad transit portfolio spanning fixed-route, rider, fare and paratransit workflows.—
- ETA TransitA cloud transit suite linking fleet operations with rider information and reporting.—
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