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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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    School Transportation Insights

    Navigating the School Commute: Parent Perspectives

    Our 2024 State of School Transportation Report reveals how transportation hurdles are impacting parents — and that they want more school commute options.

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    Key Findings from the 2024 State of School Transportation Report

    Explore key findings from our 2024 State of School Transportation Report and examine the realities facing schools, districts, and families today.

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    6 Tips for Keeping Your School Transportation Budget on Track

    We're outlining a number of strategies that can help keep school transportation budgets on track for the next school year — and beyond.

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    Company Updates

    HopSkipDrive Makes Safe, Reliable Rides for Kids Available to Tucson Parents

    Parents and families in Tucson, Arizona, can now use HopSkipDrive to arrange safe, reliable transportation for kids ages 6 and up.

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    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 Key Executive Hires

    HopSkipDrive supports continued growth ahead of the 2024–2025 school year with three key executive hires in safety, finance, and data.

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    Success Stories

    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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    First Star Supports Youth Living in Foster Care with HopSkipDrive

    Learn how a partnership between First Star and HopSkipDrive is helping to enable a successful transition to adulthood for youth in foster care.

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    Detroit Public Schools Community District Leverages Multimodal Transportation to Improve Attendance

    Gain insights from HopSkipDrive's recent Council of Great City Schools co-presentation with Detroit Public Schools Community District.

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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

    5 Questions with SVP of Revenue, Saad Shahzad

    Meet SVP of Revenue Saad Shahzad, and hear why he's excited about the opportunity to drive positive change in education and transportation.

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    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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