Case Study

From Phone-Based Scheduling to On-Demand Transit.

The City of Dublin, Ohio runs flexible door-to-door service for seniors and residents with disabilities. SHARE keeps every trip coordinated, tracked, and on time.

Dublin Connector on-demand transit vehicle
29,900+
Rides Completed
80%
Priority Ridership
4.95/5
Rider Satisfaction
The Challenge

Flexible transit for seniors and residents with disabilities, without the operational overhead

The City of Dublin needed a transportation program that could deliver flexible, door-to-door service to seniors and residents with disabilities across the community. The population they were serving couldn't rely on fixed-route transit that required walking to stops on a published schedule.

The previous approach relied on phone-based scheduling, static routes, and disconnected tools. That created missed trips, unclear pickup times, and inconsistent rider experience. As demand grew, the manual coordination required to keep trips running smoothly became unsustainable.

Dublin needed software that could handle on-demand trip booking, optimize vehicle routing in real time, and give riders reliable pickup confirmations, all without adding dispatcher headcount proportional to trip volume.

Program Details
  • City of Dublin, Ohio
  • On-demand municipal transit service
  • Primary riders: seniors and residents with disabilities
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • No fixed routes or published stop locations
  • Rider self-booking via mobile app and phone
How SHARE Helped

One platform to handle booking, routing, dispatch, and rider communication

SHARE replaced the patchwork of manual tools with a single platform. Dispatchers moved from coordinating trips by phone to managing from a live dashboard. Riders got reliable booking and arrival notifications instead of uncertainty.

Real-time dispatch visibility

Dispatchers manage all active trips from one dashboard. Live GPS tracking, trip status, and rider updates visible in a single view. No more hunting across systems or calling drivers for status.

Optimized demand-response routing

SHARE's routing engine builds efficient routes from actual trip requests rather than fixed corridors. Vehicles travel where riders are, reducing deadhead miles and keeping trips on schedule.

Rider app and phone booking

Riders book trips through the mobile app or by phone. Confirmed pickup windows and real-time arrival notifications reduce no-shows and keep riders informed without requiring dispatcher involvement.

Program reporting and accountability

Configurable reports give program managers visibility into ridership trends, on-time performance, and trip volume over time. Clean data for funding reporting and internal program review.

The Results

Documented outcomes from the Dublin Connector program

29,900+
Rides Completed

More than 29,900 rides completed, demonstrating ongoing demand for flexible, on-demand travel across the Dublin community.

80%
Priority Ridership

Approximately 80 percent of ridership from seniors and residents with disabilities, aligning with program goals.

4.95/5
Rider Satisfaction

An overall satisfaction rating of 4.95 out of 5 among riders reflects reliability and ease of use across the program.

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