Fixed Route
FIXED ROUTE
Plan and run every fixed route service, on one platform.
From a single line to a full network, plan service, publish GTFS, build schedules, and run live operations in one system — combined-mode, detours, special events, or a full fixed route replacement.
Everything you need to plan and run fixed route
Plan service, publish updates, and run operations from the same data—no handoffs, no lag.
Plan your services
Schedules with full visibility into vehicles, drivers, and demand.
Monitor and adapt in real-time
Keep service in sync automatically as conditions change.
Operate as one network
When you run demand response too, manage both in one view.
Built-in Push to Talk, not a separate radio
Dispatch and drivers stay connected on the same platform that runs the route. One press reaches a single driver or an entire route, so a detour, a delay, or an event change gets communicated the moment it happens.
Design service once, publish everywhere
Draw and publish routes from a live map, and your GTFS feed stays in step with what you’re actually running. No duplicate entry, no reconciliation.
Design and publish routes visually Draw routes and publish from a live map view.
GTFS that matches reality Your published feed reflects the service on the road, not a file someone updates by hand.
One system, planning to ops When you run demand response too, both run on the same data.
Build true-to-life schedules
Plan fixed-route schedules with full visibility into vehicles, drivers, and demand. When conditions change, update schedules without starting over.
Control service hours and efficiency early See service hours, miles, and deadhead as you build.
Right-size fleet and service in real time Adjust vehicles and trips with full visibility into requirements.
Enforce labor rules by default Ensure blocking and duties align with union agreements and local constraints.
Monitor and adapt your network in real-time
Track vehicles, service, and riders in one view.
Optimize service across modes Balance vehicles and trips to improve efficiency, across every mode you run. Respond to disruptions faster Detect issues early and apply updates system-wide.
Talk to drivers directly Reach one driver or a whole route from the dispatch view. Push the update the moment conditions change, without a separate radio system.
Keep drivers on route, on time, and in sync
Spare’s driver app supports the full shift—from duties to navigation, passenger tracking, and live updates. Routes and schedules sync automatically, so drivers always have the latest information.
Built-in navigation, on-time status, and passenger tracking keep drivers on route, on schedule, and connected to operations.
Drivers start every shift with clarity Drivers begin with full visibility into routes, trips, and duties—no confusion or delays.
Guide drivers in real time Turn-by-turn navigation with stop awareness keeps service on route and consistent.
Maintain schedule adherence Real-time on-time status helps drivers stay on schedule throughout the route.
Capture accurate rider data Passenger counts are tracked automatically to support better planning and reporting.
Keep drivers and dispatch in sync In-app push-to-talk connects a driver to dispatch without dialing or leaving the app. No separate radio to carry or maintain.
Reduce service disruptions Off-route detection and alerts help drivers correct issues before they impact riders.
How agencies use Spare
From a single detour to a full system replacement, here’s how agencies plan and run fixed route on Spare.
Reallocate capacity
Reallocate capacity across modes without a phone call Agencies running paratransit and fixed route on separate systems can’t shift vehicles or staff between them without dispatch working two tools and a radio. Spare puts both service types on one platform, so a driver shortage on paratransit can pull capacity from fixed route, or the other way around, from a single view.
Detour adjustment
Update a detour once, everywhere When a road closes, Spare updates the live route, stops, and GTFS feed in one place. Dispatch stops manually re-routing vehicles while the published schedule and rider apps still show the old path.
Event planning
Stand up service for a marquee event For events that spike demand on a fixed schedule, Spare stands up supplemental service and real-time detours for the event window. Push to Talk connects dispatch to drivers directly, and event-day analytics show ridership and on-time performance as it happens, not in a report the next day.
Inefficient route replacement
Replace a fixed route system that no longer reflects what’s running A mid-market agency running 10 to 50 vehicles on an aging or under-performing fixed route system hits the point where reliability problems are visible to the board and to riders. The answer isn’t another monitoring layer on top. It’s replacing the system itself, because GTFS doesn’t match what’s on the road, dispatch can’t see problems until riders report them, and nothing ties fixed route to the rest of the operation.
Customer Stories
See how industry leading agencies are using Spare Fixed Route
LA Metro Moved Nearly 200,000 Riders During a Mega-Event Shuttle with Spare
See how LA Metro used Spare Fixed Route to coordinate 300 vehicles across 13 shuttle routes and transport nearly 200,000 riders during a major international sporting event. Learn how real-time fleet visibility, driver communication, and multi-agency coordination helped LA Metro deliver reliable, large-scale event transportation.
GATRA brings five transit systems together for major event service
See how GATRA used Spare Fixed Route to bring five agencies together, keep operators coordinated, and move more than 4,400 fans across seven match days, all while keeping regular service running.