The Future of Transit: Driving Forward, Together ??

In this issue of Spare Time, we dive into the future of paratransit and how you can harness innovative partnerships and emerging technologies to provide a modern rider experience.?

This Month's Roundup ??

• ?? GoDurham Access revolutionizes paratransit in North Carolina with innovative partnerships and enhanced services.?
• ??? [Upcoming Webinar] Discover how to transform your paratransit services and provide modern solutions for your modern riders. Register here!
• ??? Spare is heading to three conferences next month - will we see you there?
• ?? Longtime Spare customer SouthWest Transit is set to enhance services with May Mobility's autonomous vehicle technology.?

July Service Launch

GoDurham Access in Durham, North Carolina! ?? ??

GoDurham Access is revolutionizing paratransit services in North Carolina, providing reliable, accessible rides for those with disabilities across Durham County. Partnering with Spare, WeDriveU and UZURV, GoDurham is now able to:

• Optimize driver duties and fleet resources to better meet the needs of their riders.
• Enhance service coverage for overflow, recurring trips, and long-distance rides.
• Streamline and automate their scheduling and dispatch operations to allow for more flexibility and oversight.

Our teams were on-site from dusk until dawn, ensuring a seamless launch while supporting drivers, dispatchers and reservationists every step of the way. ?? ??

This launch sets the stage for exciting future partnerships in North Carolina, and we’re excited to drive towards the future of transit, together! ??

Upcoming Webinar ???

Unlike typical on-demand services, traditional paratransit services require riders to book their trips at least a day in advance, making last-minute appointments, errands, or spontaneous outings often impossible.

Innovative platforms like Spare and UZURV address those concerns and make modern paratransit offerings a reality, helping agencies close the gap and deliver equitable mobility services. In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• How to successfully integrated multiple fleet providers to offer ADA-compliant and same-day paratransit services to meet your riders needs.
• Strategies for maintaining FTA compliance and enhancing door-to-door services.
• How to improve OTP, reduce costs and enhance your rider experience through emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).?

Register now and discover how these combined advancements are transforming the future of paratransit to meet the needs of the modern rider. Register here!

Events and Conferences ??

Meet you at booth #106 at the 2024 APTAtech Conference!

Spare is excited to attend the 2024 APTAtech Conference in Philadelphia, PA, from August 4th to 7th. We can't wait to connect with fellow transit enthusiasts and explore innovative solutions, emerging technologies, and stay current on essential industry developments. Swing by booth #106 to connect with our team to learn more about how Spare is empowering more equitable transit worldwide.

Catch us at these upcoming state conferences next month:

• The 48th Washington State Public Transportation Conference, Vendor Expo, and State Roadeo from August 10th to 14th in the lively Tri-Cities, WA. Connect with us in Washington by emailing Kayla at [email protected].
• The 2024 Michigan Public Transit Annual Conference, from August 19th to 21st at the Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, MI. Set up a meeting with Josh in Michigan by emailing him at [email protected]

In the News ??

Coming Soon: SouthWest Transit to Enhance Spare-Powered Services with May Mobility's Autonomous Vehicles

This past month, Spare’s longtime customer, SouthWest Transit, announced their plans to launch the first autonomous microtransit service in the Twin Cities. ??

?Leveraging May Mobility’s advanced technology, and Spare’s Open Fleets platform, this new service will introduce autonomous vehicles (AVs) into Minnesota's transportation network and seamlessly integrate within the Spare platform that currently powers SouthWest Transit’s microtransit service, which provides the software to optimize booking, scheduling, and routing. We're excited to see SouthWest Transit take their microtransit service to the next level by integrating autonomous vehicles through our collaborative efforts with May Mobility. To read the official press release, click here.

See you next month! ??

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