HopSkipDrive

06/11/2026

$74 per ride vs. $49 per ride. For a single student in an eight-passenger district van, that gap adds up fast.

Districts often turn to white fleet vehicles, expecting to save on supplemental transportation. But when utilization is low, the true cost tells a different story. Financing, depreciation, maintenance, fuel, driver salaries, and deadhead miles all factor in, and most districts aren't calculating all of them.

Our new cost analysis breaks it down. See the full picture: https://bit.ly/4xnSX85

White fleet student transport often has hidden costs. See how supplemental small vehicle solutions save school districts money. Get your cost analysis now!

06/11/2026

Summer schedules are anything but simple. Camp drop-offs, summer school, sports, activities — and somehow it all has to happen while life keeps moving.

HopSkipDrive is here to help. Families can now arrange safe, reliable rides directly through the app, connecting with the same vetted CareDrivers® that schools across the country already trust.

New to HopSkipDrive? Use code SUMMER2026 for $15 off your first ride, valid through August 31, 2026.

HopSkipDrive connects families with vetted CareDrivers for safe, reliable summer rides. Schedule rides for camps, activities, and more.

06/04/2026

Transportation for students with IEPs has three non-negotiables, and most broker solutions miss at least one.

Verifiable vetting with specialized care training. A predictable, consistent ride experience. The speed and accountability compliance demands.

For students with IEPs, the ride to school is part of their support plan. The driver showing up matters. The routine matters. The documentation matters. Here's what each non-negotiable looks like in practice and what to look for when evaluating a transportation partner.

Get safe, reliable IEP transportation. Learn the 3 non-negotiables to ensure student stability, specialized care, and total district compliance.

06/03/2026

Every morning, families are trusting us with what matters most. That trust gets built ride by ride, with CareDrivers® who bring an average of 15 years of caregiving experience, real-time ride monitoring, and a platform built specifically for kids.

Our latest caregiver survey is in: 92% of caregivers would recommend HopSkipDrive to another family, and 93% of riders said they were satisfied or very satisfied this school year. For families, this satisfaction means less stressful mornings. For districts, it means fewer calls to field, stronger community relationships, and transportation their families actually feel good about.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4fIKVk7

Discover why families trust HopSkipDrive for safe, reliable student rides, and how that trust reduces stress and complaints for school districts.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us at HopSkipDrive! 🏳️‍🌈

05/28/2026

This May, we are celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

05/14/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026–2027 back-to-school product suite, built around two commitments that every school district deserves when it comes to student transportation: consistency and safety. The suite brings:

📹 Free ride recording nationwide with unprecedented security, affordability, and transparency.

🚗 Our new Consistent CareDriver Program enables school districts to book a consistent driver for students who need it.

📍Enhanced Track My Ride: Finding a CareDriver at pickup is now simpler for everyone. No app required.

📝 Structured Rider Notes give districts an easy-to-use template to build individualized transportation plans quickly.

👩 Rider Assistants can be booked with just six hours’ notice, matching HopSkipDrive’s industry-leading ride turnaround time.

💬 Expanded 24/7 support channels to ensure districts have help whenever they need it.

Check out our blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dogfBL

Explore HopSkipDrive’s 2026–2027 product suite featuring in-app ride recording and a Consistent CareDriver Program supporting student transportation needs.

04/22/2026

Efficiency meets opportunity!

Denver Public Schools saved $500K through multimodal transportation optimization. By integrating small vehicles and using HopSkipDrive’s RouteWise AI™ technology, the district increased student pooling by 11% and streamlined its routing process.

https://bit.ly/4tpH4w2

Learn how RouteWise AI™ helped Denver Public Schools evaluate and optimize their transportation system, leading to $500K in savings in 2023–2024.

04/09/2026

helps school districts arrange transportation and reduce costs while solving unique mobility challenges. 🚗

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mqMQuU

03/31/2026

Safety + Reliability + Ease = Peace of mind for Denver Public School parents ✨

Whether it’s a friendly CareDriver or our dedicated Safe Ride Support® team watching over every mile, we’re here to make your day a little easier.