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This blog explores how the school bus driver shortage is impacting students, families, and school transportation officials in the 2024-2025 school year.

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    School Transportation Insights

    The Impacts of the 2024–2025 School Bus Driver Shortage

    This blog explores how the school bus driver shortage is impacting students, families, and school transportation officials in the 2024-2025 school year.

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    10 Key Recommendations for Advancing Youth Transportation Equity

    Survey results, insights, and recommendations on safe, equitable youth transportation from the Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council (EATAC).

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    Understanding Hidden Costs of White Fleet Vans for Your School District

    Examine the operational complexities and costs of school district-owned fleets, and learn how HopSkipDrive can save districts time, money, and stress.

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    Company Updates

    Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Partners with HopSkipDrive to Support Youth in Foster Care

    To help youth in foster care remain in their schools of origin, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with HopSkipDrive.

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    New Data: Partnering with HopSkipDrive Means Happier Parents and Families

    Recent data shows how districts that partner with HopSkipDrive can benefit from happier parents, more engaged students, and a smoother school year.

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    HopSkipDrive Supports School Districts with Faster Ride Turnaround Times and More

    HopSkipDrive announces faster turnaround times, record CareDriver availability, and operational exellence, ensuring a smooth back to school nationwide.

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    Success Stories

    HopSkipDrive Fuels High School Internship Program, Driving Student Success in Phoenix

    With HopSkipDrive, Phoenix-based ElevateEdAZ is empowering students to access internships opportunities that would otherwise have been out of reach.

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    HopSkipDrive Highlights DPS and D11’s AI-Driven Approach to Overcoming Transportation Challenges

    Learn how two schools districts are addressing bus driver shortages, improving efficiency, and saving costs with the help of HopSkipDrive's RouteWise AI™.

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    Partner Spotlight: Better Youth Helps Youth in Foster Care Thrive

    Learn how HopSkipDrive is partnering with the nonprofit organization Better Youth to positively impact the lives of youth in foster care.

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    Product and Technology

    HopSkipDrive’s 2024-2025 Back-to-School Product Updates

    HopSkipDrive continues industry-leading work to ensure safe, accessible, efficient student transportation across the country.

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    HopSkipDrive Announces Three New Industry-Leading Safety Features

    HopSkipDrive announces three new industry-leading safety features aimed at bolstering safety and communication for riders, clients, and CareDrivers.

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    HopSkipDrive SmartPooling Product Reduced 160,000 Pounds of CO2

    Learn about the latest developments at HopSkipDrive that underscore the company's commitment to advancing sustainable school transportation.

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    The CareDriver Community

    HopSkipDrive Supports CareDriver Community with Events and Resources

    Learn how HopSkipDrive is fostering a connected, thriving CareDriver community with resources and events across the country.

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    New CareDriver Community Advisory Group Launched

    To gain insight from the CareDrivers who drive on the HopSkipDrive platform, we've launched the first nationwide CareDriver Community Advisory Group.

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    Who’s in the Driver’s Seat?

    Get an in-depth look at who's behind the wheel with this infographic featuring facts and data about CareDrivers.

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    Public Policy

    HopSkipDrive Exceeds California’s 2023 Clean Miles Standard goals

    HopSkipDrive surpassed California's 2023 benchmarks for greenhouse gas emissions and electric vehicle mileage with its sustainable CareDriver network.

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    Transportation Safety Net Funding for HopSkipDrive Rides in WA

    Learn about the Transportation Safety Net Funding program in WA, which reimburses districts for transportation expenses for vulnerable student populations.

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    Understanding California Senate Bill 88 and HopSkipDrive’s Path Forward

    We recognize that some of our clients, CareDrivers, and other partners in California may have questions, so we felt it valuable to explain what SB 88 says, what it means for HopSkipDrive, and our path forward.

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    Life at HopSkipDrive

    Meet Product Manager Doug Bright

    Product Manager Doug Bright uses his analytical expertise to help create products for school districts that optimize their transportation operations.

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    Meet Marketplace Manager Hector Villegas

    Marketplace Manager Hector Villegas is thrilled to be using his technical skills at a company that is making a tangible positive impact on the world.

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    Meet Learning & Development Facilitator Lexie Johnson

    HopSkipDrive Operations Training Manager Lexie Johnson is grateful to have found a company where she can make a difference while advancing in her career.

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