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Integration Provides Transit Agencies Real-Time Dispatch, Tracking, and Ride Reporting of UZURVs Fully FTA-Compliant Drivers
Agencies can leverage the flexibility of UZURV’s Adaptive TNC model and pair that with the Open Fleets tool in Spare for transparent reporting across both dedicated and non-dedicated trip providers.
RICHMOND, Va., September 15, 2022 — UZURV, the Adaptive Transportation Network Company (Adaptive TNC), has partnered with on-demand transit software provider Spare to create a fully integrated solution supporting UZURV’s FTA-compliant paratransit trips. The solution links Spare’s Open Fleets module with UZURV’s mobility platform to book trips and provide comprehensive reporting that includes real-time data associated with trip execution and reporting information. The integration is in active service for fully FTA-compliant, ADA supplemental service rides in the US, and provides robust real-time data available to agency partners.
With UZURV, transit agencies across the country leverage a network of non-dedicated owner-operator drivers for ADA Supplemental and Rider Choice programs. Agencies can leverage the flexibility of UZURV’s Adaptive TNC model and pair that with the Open Fleets tool in Spare for transparent reporting across both dedicated and non-dedicated trip providers.
Platform Integration Features:
Integrated Dispatch
Assigned trips are auto-dispatched to the UZURV technology platform by Spare. For accepted trips, UZURV driver and vehicle info is visible in Spare — including: The drivers’ name, the vehicle color, make, model, year, plate state, and tag number.
Real-time Ride Status
Real-time vehicle tracking is available in Spare with GPS & timestamp on each status change, including: driver en route, pick-up arrived, in progress, drop-off arrived, and completed trip.
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Transparent Reporting
All UZURV ride execution data is seamlessly available via Spare reporting.
“Our mission at UZURV is to expand transportation opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults through our Mobility Platform and innovative, fully FTA-compliant, TNC model,” said John Donlon, Chief Executive Officer of UZURV. “Leveraging our respective technologies, UZURV and Spare are able to provide exceptional tools to our agency partners for easy service integration, transparent performance reporting, and improved efficiencies.”
“We are committed to helping transit agencies provide reliable and cost-effective paratransit rides through innovative partnerships,” said Kristoffer Vik Hansen, CEO, Spare. “Our integration with UZURV provides transit agencies a gateway to a deep network of fleets to efficiently improve paratransit rider experience.”
About UZURV
Founded in 2017, UZURV began providing safe, reliable, and fully compliant on-demand paratransit for the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) in Richmond, VA. Since that time, UZURV has expanded its operational presence, and today, UZURV serves more than twenty transit agencies, healthcare providers, and non-profit organizations across thirteen states. UZURV’s adaptive TNC service approach is designed to help communities lower the cost of paratransit service delivery while substantially improving the rider experience. UZURV ensures safety by delivering services that are federally and contractually compliant and that address the safety concerns and service needs of riders. The technology platform also enables real-time ride oversight by the company’s in-house operations team. As a result, the platform keeps trips on time and drivers and riders safe and supported. For more information on UZURV, visit: https://uzurv.com/.
About Spare:
Spare is a leading provider of On-Demand Transit Software with a mission to make every ride possible. Its technology platform empowers transit and mobility innovators, both in the public and private sectors, to streamline their network’s day-to-day on-demand mobility operations. Spare’s philosophy, which rests on its open API, is that anyone can and should be able to launch an efficient, well-run transportation network with ease. Read more at https://sparelabs.com/.