# Open platforms are the future of transit

It's time to rethink the way public transit should be. Together with forward-thinking transit agencies, we're paving the way to a more open, flexible and equitable future for all passengers.

## We’re already driving real results with leaders in the transit industry

## How we do open differently

**Play well with others**  
Spare is the only provider today that makes our API available to the public – a true testament to data transparency and integration possibilities.

[Learn more about our open API](https://developers.sparelabs.com/)

**Tap into a large network of fleets**  
Our growing fleet partners and plug-and-play model offers a unified dispatch platform to boost customer experiences and reduce cost-per-trip.

[Learn more about Open Fleets](/content/products/operational-services/open-fleets/index.html)

**Growing transit partnerships**  
We partner with like-minded, forward-thinking partners that agencies are already familiar with, driving innovation and success together.

[Learn more about our partner ecosystem](/content/company/partners/index.html)

## Innovative on-demand transit that’s growing ridership

## 1M+
Spare-powered rides on Open Fleets

## 90%
Bookable vehicles in North America

## 200+
Partners & growing

## How Spare helps

## Introduce flexibility, not lock-in

Enjoy more choice, flexibility and backend customization to deliver services that meet – and exceed – rider needs and business goals.

## Deploy innovative mixed fleet operations

Efficiently meet varying demand patterns across urban, suburban and rural geographies without large investments in dedicated fleets.

## Mobility management – innovated

Bring infinite operational flexibility to your paratransit program – from guaranteed low wait times for riders to dramatically reduced cost-per-trip.

## See how the world’s transit organizations use Spare Platform to power open transit systems

**GoLink surpasses 140,000+ boardings, while reducing per trip subsidies from previous underperforming fixed route**  
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**PSTA + fleet providers using Open Fleets**  
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**Modernizing Paratransit Services: Enhancing Efficiency and User Experience with Spare in Pinellas County**  
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