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Setting the bar above and beyond for safe youth transportation solutions
  • SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
    • OVERVIEW
      • HopSkipDrive partners with schools, districts and counties to provide a safe, reliable alternative school transportation solution.
    • GET A QUOTE
      • Want to partner with HopSkipDrive? Get a quote or contact us!
    • DISTRICTS
      • We partner with school districts — from large to small — to fulfill non-routine student transportation needs.
    • COUNTIES
      • Every Student Succeeds Act school of origin transportation for youth in foster care, senior citizen transportation and help for anyone who needs a little extra care.
    • MCKINNEY-VENTO AND FOSTER CARE
      • We work with districts and counties to help with ESSA transportation under McKinney-Vento and for youth in foster care.
    • CHARTER, PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT
      • We partner with charter, private and independent schools all over the country to help them fulfill alternative transportation needs.
    • SPECIAL NEEDS & IEPS
      • We work with schools and districts to help with transportation for youth with special needs or those with transportation requirements in their IEP or 504.
    • CAREGIVERS
      • Share this informational page with parents and caregivers so they can learn more about HopSkipDrive and the Rider experience.
    • SCHOOL FAQS
      • Get the answers to your most frequently asked questions about HopSkipDrive for schools, districts and organizations!
    • CLIENT HELP CENTER
  • TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
    • OVERVIEW
      • Learn more about HopSkipDrive RideIQ, the powerful all-in-one toolkit to help you manage your school transportation needs.
    • PERSONALIZED TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
      • From IEP transportation requirements to McKinney-Vento transportation, some of your students need personalized rides. That’s where HopSkipDrive comes in.
    • SMALL GROUP TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
      • HopSkipDrive complements traditional school transportation with COVID-Safe rides for up to four children.
    • RouteWise AI™
      • Our flagship Software & Advisory product, RouteWise AI, is an award-winning AI-powered transportation optimization solution. This product analyzes a school district’s complete transportation landscape, including the student base and available vehicles, as well as district-specific needs and preferences to deliver customized routing options, scenario plans, and recommendations to meet each district’s unique goals.
    • BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE SOLUTIONS
      • HopSkipDrive can help alleviate the transportation challenges caused by school bus driver shortages. Learn how.
  • CAREDRIVERS
    • START DRIVING
      • CareDrivers set their own hours, make extra money on their own time, and get to help kids.
    • DRIVER RESOURCES
    • CareDriver FAQs
      • Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the CareDriver application process and what it’s like being a CareDriver
    • LOCATIONS
    • CareDriver Help Center
  • FAMILIES
    • OVERVIEW
      • HopSkipDrive helps busy families get kids where they need to go.
    • SIGN UP
      • Sign up for HopSkipDrive to get rolling!
    • RIDES FOR OLDER ADULTS
      • Learn how HopSkipDrive enables transportation for seniors to appointments, the grocery store, and more.
    • FARE ESTIMATOR
      • Estimate the fare of your HopSkipDrive ride.
    • LOCATIONS
    • FAMILY FAQS
  • RESOURCES
    • SAFETY
      • Learn how HopSkipDrive makes safety its #1 priority, from safety features built into our technology to CareDriver vetting.
    • BLOG
      • Read our blog for the latest non-routine student transportation and safe youth transportation content.
    • OUR PARTNERS
      • Learn more about our happy partners and HopSkipDrive's positive impact on their transportation operations.
    • EVENTS
      • Connect with HopSkipDrive at our next event! We’re expanding and hope to partner with more counties and districts to give kids more access to educational opportunities.
    • STATE OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION 2024
      • HopSkipDrive surveyed a wide range of school transportation professionals, education leadership and parents to learn more about the state of school transportation today.
    • HOPSKIPDRIVE SAFETY REPORT 2023
      • HopSkipDrive’s fifth annual Safety Report shares in-depth HopSkipDrive safety data, and highlights safety investments made in 2023.
    • EATAC: Transportation as an Opportunity Lifeline
      • This report from the Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council outlines the interconnected forces that impact equitable access to transportation for youth in the United States.
  • ABOUT
    • OUR TEAM
      • Meet the dedicated team behind HopSkipDrive.
    • PRESS & AWARDS
      • HopSkipDrive's press features, workplace and growth awards, and press releases.
    • ABOVE AND BEYOND
      • Learn how HopSkipDrive sets the bar above and beyond for safe youth transportation solutions.
    • CAREERS
      • We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join our team. Apply here.
    • CONTACT US
      • Get in touch with HopSkipDrive!
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  • HopSkipImpact

    We’re on a mission to create opportunity for all through mobility.

    Through the HopSkipImpact initiative, we’re using the power of the HopSkipDrive community to improve lives and strengthen connections.

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    HopSkipDrive’s mission fuels everything we do. Regardless of history or circumstance, every individual should have the opportunity to fully participate in their community.

    Joanna McFarland, Co-Founder and CEO

    Areas of Focus

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    Economic Empowerment and Equity

    Inadequate transportation is a barrier to economic advancement for millions of Americans. HopSkipDrive believes that an inclusive future is one in which everyone has a path to economic opportunity. Every individual should have equitable access to transportation so that they can best support themselves and their families.

    Education and Enrichment

    There are dozens of factors that impact a child’s access to transportation, including economic circumstances, geography, and bus driver shortages. These factors have a disproportionate impact on underserved communities, further challenging the ability for kids to get to and from education and enrichment programs. HopSkipDrive works with nonprofit partners and corporate partners to create transportation opportunities for youth.

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    Environment

    HopSkipDrive plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions resulting from inefficient student transportation systems. HopSkipDrive is working to create a greener and more efficient transportation solution by helping school districts rightsize their student transportation infrastructures and working with CareDrivers to transition to electric vehicles affordably.

    Key Initiatives / Partnerships

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    Children’s Law Center of California: Empowering youth with HopSkipDrive

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    HopSkipDrive Partners with CASA of Los Angeles for National Foster Care Month

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    HopSkipDrive arranges transportation to COVID-19 vaccination centers for older adults

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    How the George Pocock Rowing Foundation and HopSkipDrive help all kids access an elite sport

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    Helping make life easier for all busy families this holiday season

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    Reliable school-of-origin transportation helps this foster youth graduate with honors

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    Rides for Nonprofits

    Through our HopSkipImpact program, we are partnering with nonprofits to provide access to affordable, safe and reliable transportation for underserved communities.

    Transportation can often be the biggest barrier between success and struggle for a child. That is why we have partnered with organizations such as CASA and Children’s Law Center of CA to help youth reach their highest potential through offering rides to school and essential services.

    We are proud to offer discounted pricing on transportation solutions to nonprofits to better support their mission.

    FAQ for Rides for Nonprofits

    Who can apply?
    Any nonprofit [501(c)(3)] organization that serves where HopSkipDrive operates, and whose needs align the HopSkipImpact areas of focus.

    What markets does HopSkipDrive serve?
    To view a list of the areas we serve, please click here.

    How are applications being evaluated?

    We look for organizations with a mission that aligns with our three pillars and are located in one of our 21 service areas. Priority may be given to organizations that need rides during off-peak times, such as summers, nights and weekends.

    How much of a discount will I receive?
    The discount is dependent on location, how many individuals being served and when the rides are needed. Generally, the discount will be between 25 - 35% off of rides.

    After I apply, what happens next?
    HopSkipDrive will evaluate your application and a sales representative will follow up with you in the coming days. 

    Are HopSkipDrive rides available to seniors?
    Yes! HopSkipDrive’s services are designed for anyone who may need extra care during a ride, including aging adults.

    Does HopSkipDrive allow minors to ride?
    If you have a Rider who is under 6 years old, you may still be able to use the service with additional requirements:

    • An adult is required to be present at pickup and dropoff to install and uninstall a car seat and buckle and unbuckle the Rider

    • Riders under the age of 4 must be accompanied by an adult during the ride

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