GoDurham Access upgrades paratransit with new scheduling app; average trip times, no-shows fall
Sep 3, 2024
GoDurham Access reported early results from a new Spare Labs scheduling platform: average trip time dropped from 32 to 26 minutes and no-shows declined by 40%. Staff said the platform enables consolidated service delivery, third-party operators, and a micro-transit pilot planned for October.
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GoDurham Access officials told the Board they moved to a new Spare Labs scheduling and reservations platform and have already measured operational gains. "The average trip time, since moving to the new system has reduced from 32 minutes to 26 minutes," the presenter reported, and noted a 40% decline in no-shows during August, which the presenter said translates into significant cost savings.
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