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Parents weigh in on school transportation today
Hear firsthand from parents and caregivers about how their children's school transportation needs impact their lives, careers and families.
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Unlock efficiency and savings with SmartPooling
Learn all about SmartPooling, a new RideIQ feature that automates ride pooling, reducing the cost and carbon footprint of every ride.
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Parents weigh in on school transportation today
Hear firsthand from parents and caregivers about how their children's school transportation needs impact their lives, careers and families.
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HopSkipDrive comes to Sacramento, California!
HopSkipDrive is excited to be launching in Sacramento, California, and offering solutions by using a different approach to arranging safe and reliable student transportation.
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The U.S. Department of Education highlights the vital role of transportation for foster youth
Review some quick facts & key benefits these students can experience when reliable transportation is provided for them.
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What’s going well in school transportation today
The 2023 State of School Transportation Report gave us insights into what’s going well in school transportation today.
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Top pain points for school transportation staff today
Based on data from our 2023 State of School Transportation Report, we're exploring some of the top pain points facing school transportation teams today.
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HopSkipDrive arrives in Kansas City, Missouri!
HopSkipDrive is partnering with North Kansas City Schools, KIPP KC Endeavor Academy and others to expand school transportation options in Kansas City, MO.
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Key takeaways from the 2023 State of School Transportation Report
Review some of the main takeaways from our 2023 State of School Transportation Report to get insights on key issues impacting school transportation today.
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Meet Senior Director of Business Intelligence Bob Newstadt
As HopSkipDrive's Senior Director of Business Intelligence, Bob Newstadt delivers data and insights that guide informed decisions across the company.
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How we meet the transportation needs of students with IEPs
Learn about the ways we offer extra consideration and care to ensure the unique needs of students with IEPs, or anyone who needs a little extra care, are met.
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What's new in RideIQ: Enabling faster access to your data with in-app reporting
Introducing RideIQ Reports, a new feature aimed at empowering users with easier and faster access to data for increased efficiency and performance.
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Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Kimberly Quan
As a CareDriver in Los Angeles, former teacher Kimberly Quan derives a sense of fulfillment from connecting with children and families in her community.
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HopSkipDrive launches five new products to meet school district and student needs
Discover our new series of HopSkipDrive products and services built to enable districts to solve challenges while serving students even better.
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HopSkipDrive is coming to Nashville, Tennessee
HopSkipDrive is launching in Nashville, Tennessee, partnering with Metro Nashville Public Schools to expand transportation options for students.
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Navigating the ESSER fiscal cliff: Tapping into unspent funds and leveraging transportation solutions
Learn about the impending ESSER fiscal cliff, and find out how districts can use these funds to support students with transportation solutions like HopSkipDrive.
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HopSkipDrive is launching in Indianapolis, Indiana!
HopSkipDrive is partnering with districts and charter schools in Indianapolis, Indiana, to supplement transportation and help get kids to school safely.
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Feature roundup: What’s new in RideIQ
To help districts plan for back to school, we’re outlining some of the most impactful new features we’ve launched in RideIQ in the past quarter.
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5 key takeaways from HopSkipDrive’s 2022 Safety Report
Learn more about how we are continuing to raise the bar on safety by reviewing five key takeaways from the HopSkipDrive 2022 Safety Report.
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Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Angela Reed
Angela Reed appreciates being able to use her previous experience as a pediatric psych nurse to interact with and help kids as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver.
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Industry expert Mike Martin signs on as Senior Strategic Advisor at HopSkipDrive
Former Executive Director and CEO of the National Association for Pupil Transportation, Mike Martin, has joined HopSkipDrive as Senior Strategic Advisor.
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Transportation for children with IEPs: A parent's story
Hear one parent's story about using HopSkipDrive for IEP transportation — and how doing so gave his daughter a sense of autonomy at a pivotal time.
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HopSkipDrive launches HopSkipImpact, connecting nonprofit organizations with safe youth transportation
HopSkipDrive is pleased to announce HopSkipImpact, a new program aimed at supporting and amplifying the work of nonprofit organizations across the country.
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HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Board
HopSkipDrive's Safety Advisory Board is comprised of a team of industry leaders and experts in the youth transportation space.
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HopSkipDrive: A transportation resource for children with IEPs
HopSkipDrive is a useful resource for schools, districts, parents and caregivers looking to fulfill IEP transportation needs.
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Stephen Fusco named to Disability Law Colorado board
HopSkipDrive's Director of Legal Affairs and Data Security, Dr. Stephen Fusco, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Disability Law Colorado.
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Why school districts choose HopSkipDrive
Learn about some of the many reasons why school districts choose HopSkipDrive, from exceptional safety data to real-time ride tracking.
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HopSkipDrive expands senior leadership team
HopSkipDrive is pleased to announce that three new executives have joined its senior leadership team: Harsit Patel, Sung Kim and Campbell Millum.
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McKinney-Vento to IEP transportation: How our solution can help
Our safe youth transportation solution helps districts, counties and organizations fulfill McKinney-Vento, IEP and other alternative transportation needs.
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HopSkipDrive’s RideIQ Strategic Routing recognized as a “World Changing Idea” by Fast Company
HopSkipDrive's RideIQ Strategic Routing has been recognized as an innovative school transportation solution by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards.
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What’s new in RideIQ: Easier than ever to use on mobile
Learn about the newest improvement to our RideIQ platform: A more responsive version of RideIQ for mobile.
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Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Vickie Shorts
As a mother of five and a grandmother of nine, Vickie Shorts is putting her experience caring for children to good use as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver.
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The benefits of a caregiver app
Learn about the top ways HopSkipDrive's caregiver app benefits school transportation teams.
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How transportation can help with chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is a leading indicator that a student will drop out. Alternative student transportation solutions like HopSkipDrive can help.
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HopSkipDrive keeps SIATech South Bay Charter School students on track
Read about how HopSkipDrive has helped SIATech South Bay Charter School students stay in school and on track with their personal and academic goals.
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HopSkipDrive improves attendance at Pleasanton Unified School District
Learn how HopSkipDrive's support with McKinney-Vento and IEP transportation needs led to improved attendance rates at Pleasanton Unified School District.
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A consistent driver isn’t the only part of a consistent experience
HopSkipDrive understands just how important consistency is for children, which is why we've created a consistent ride experience for all.
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Transparency: Why it matters and what to ask your alternative school transportation provider
Learn what to ask about transparency when selecting an alternative school transportation provider, and explore examples of how HopSkipDrive leads the pack.
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Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Sonia Caballeros
Sonia Caballeros appreciates the ability to set her own schedule while helping kids and parents in her community as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver.
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The dangers of distracted driving: Staying safe on the road
Learn about the impact and dangers of distracted driving, and review some safe driving tips that can help you — and everyone else — stay safe on the road.
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A HopSkipDrive ride: From booking to drop-off
We've outlined the steps of a HopSkipDrive ride from booking to drop-off so first-time users can get familiar with our safety-driven ride experience.
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10 women leading the way in tech
For Women's History Month, we're highlighting 10 innovative women who are solving problems and leading the way in the male-dominated tech industry.
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