HopSkipDrive partners with school districts to get kids to school easily, safely, and quickly.
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How We Help
We provide a safe, reliable, and easy-to-use solution for all your ride needs, from IEP and McKinney-Vento to career programs.
Supplemental Transportation
We facilitate reliable transportation for any student who can’t be served by a traditional bus route. Our network of CareDrivers® supplements your fleet to protect attendance and compliance.
RouteWise AI™
Optimize your transportation plans with a strategic intelligence tool that helps you plan the smartest, most efficient, and most cost-effective transportation for your students.
The HopSkipDrive Difference
HopSkipDrive is the leader in solving transportation problems safely, transparently, and immediately.
Reliable Rides When You Need Them
We offer an unparalleled six-hour turnaround time for new ride requests. We can confirm rides in minutes — not days or weeks.
Technology to Equip School Districts with New Options
Solve for bus driver shortages, bell time policy changes, and more with HopSkipDrive’s intuitive platform and AI-powered routing software.
We Always Put Safety First
Safety is not an add-on; it is the entire model, enforced by our technology and human oversight. We prevent issues before they happen, giving you peace of mind.
Who We Support
Schools
We solve your challenges and simplify your day. We make transportation work more smoothly and seamlessly with no tradeoffs on safety, reliability, or transparency.
Families
Busy parents need reliability — and kids need structure to thrive. We understand how complicated it can be to get kids where they need to go, and we’re here to help.
Government Agencies and Nonprofits
HopSkipDrive supports counties, government agencies, and nonprofits in arranging reliable, safe transportation for anyone who needs a little extra care.
CareDrivers®
Earn a safe, flexible income while helping students and families in your community.
The Leader in Safe, Fast, and Simple Supplemental Student Transportation
We partner with school districts to solve the hardest transportation problems and get every student to school safely.
14K+
Schools Helped
5M+
Rides Completed
130M+
Safe Miles Driven
Meeting the Needs of All Students
From specialized transportation for students with disabilities to career and after-school programs, we coordinate transportation that prioritizes safety and compliance.
“The easiest McKinney-Vento process compared to any other school year.”
—Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Students experiencing homelessness deserve stability. We can facilitate same-day McKinney-Vento rides and enable seamless location updates so students never miss a day of school.
“All the drivers are super friendly, and it’s always been a really positive experience. I was able to gain more stability, make more friends, be the old me . . . happy, smiling and excited to go to school.”
—Georgina, student
Our care-centered marketplace enables the flexible rides required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to ensure educational stability for youth in foster care. By facilitating a reliable path to their school of origin, we help students stay connected to the teachers, friends, and community they need to thrive.
“We love that CareDrivers are connected with resources on best practices in working with special needs students.”
—Prince William County Public Schools
Students with disabilities and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) need consistent care that meets IEP requirements. We facilitate transportation with CareDrivers who are educated in neurodivergence and trauma-informed care. We oversee everything directly and transparently, adhering to a higher standard of safety and care.
“HopSkipDrive has helped to save travel time for our students…. Transportation is no longer a factor for missing school.”
—SIATech South Bay
Charter schools often have unique transportation needs due to varied school locations or limited bus service. We coordinate flexible solutions that expand educational access for every student.
“I’m proud of how our team and community embraced HopSkipDrive’s innovative portfolio approach, which is now ensuring all kids in the district have safe and reliable access to a high-quality education.”
—Colorado Springs School District 11
Even general education students can benefit from HopSkipDrive’s safe and reliable transportation solutions. Whether it’s getting to and from school, extracurricular activities, or after-school appointments, our service helps students arrive on time and ready to learn, while giving parents peace of mind.
“A lot of kids that lack resources tend to be inconsistent with their attendance… [HopSkipDrive] allows for them to have a higher level of stability because they can depend on it.”
—Better Youth
After-school activities are essential for a child’s development, but getting them there can be a logistical puzzle. HopSkipDrive simplifies after-school transportation, arranging safe and reliable rides to sports practice, music lessons, enrichment programs, tutoring, and more.
“HopSkipDrive has given students like me a sense of assurance with their transportation needs. It’s allowed me to really spread my wings, in a way.”
—Chimzara, student
HopSkipDrive helps districts overcome the logistical challenges of transporting students to off-campus CTE programs. By leveraging our network of vetted CareDrivers and advanced technology, districts can accommodate varying schedules and needs — ensuring that every student has access to valuable hands-on learning opportunities.
Success Stories
What Our Clients Say
Here’s what some of our education partners have to say about working with HopSkipDrive.
“HopSkipDrive has been a necessary and invaluable school transportation partner to Denver Public Schools. Bus driver shortages have been challenging to our transportation department, but HopSkipDrive’s introduction of a flexible driver supply and easy-to-use technology helped us free up assets and optimize our transportation.”
Denver Public Schools
—Albert Samora, Executive Director of Transportation
“We’ve had a very positive experience working with HopSkipDrive. Any time there has been a challenge, the company has been very responsive with figuring out a solution.”
Pleasanton Unified School District
—Elise Greenaway, Social Worker
“With HopSkipDrive, the students are able to get home sooner and do homework, or they’re able to stay at the school for extracurricular activities instead of being on the bus for an hour or more.”
Tolleson Union High School District
—Dr. Rosalva Lagunas, Director of Federal Programs and Grants
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