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Interview with Stacy Forte, Director of Administration and Compliance, GATRA

From Traditional to On-Demand: GATRA's Evolution in Transit

In this interview, I sat down with Stacy Forte, Director of Administration and Compliance, from the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) based in Massachusetts. Through its fixed-route, GATRA GO microtransit services, and paratransit services, GATRA plays a pivotal role in connecting the cities of Attleboro, Taunton and many towns in the community to neighboring city, Boston. Stacy shares how the GATRA GO services have evolved since first partnering with Spare in 2020.

Navigating the Future of Paratransit: Insights from an ADA Paratransit Expert on Modernization and Accessibility

Navigating the Future of Paratransit: Insights from an ADA Paratransit Expert on Modernization and Accessibility

In an exclusive interview, I sat down with Ben Schutzman, an ADA paratransit expert and former Chief of Paratransit Services at MBTA. With his extensive background as an experienced executive, entrepreneur, and management consultant, Ben has successfully utilized technology, analytics, and innovation to build and transform organizations, particularly in accessible transportation.

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Levelling the transit playing field: The game-changing impact of demand-responsive transportation

Transportation equity is top of the agenda for many public transit agencies. For decades, a variety of marginalized populations have had limited access to reliable and affordable transportation options, but today, innovative uses of data and technology are starting to level the playing field. Demand-responsive transportation (DRT) – Spare’s bread and butter – is a key part of the story.

Spare ride-along with PSTA

Spare's Unique Approach to Innovation: Customer-Centric Hackathons

At Spare, we pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to understanding our customers' needs. This has led us to embrace an immersive strategy that puts us right at the heart of the day-to-day challenges at transit agencies: enter the Customer Hackathon.

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Q2 Product Update: Stay in the know

Keeping riders informed, introducing paratransit support features, and game changing tools to optimize your service. Here’s what’s on deck in the Spare platform this quarter.

PSTA MOD Access app showing Uber as an option.

Driving Change: Spare's new partnership with Uber

Learn how we're unlocking the potential of existing vehicle fleets and driving the shift towards more sustainable, accessible, and cost-effective transport services. This is the story of innovation, collaboration, and a shared vision for a future where every seat counts.