HopSkipDrive Blog
Latest News
Gain insights from HopSkipDrive's recent Council of Great City Schools co-presentation with Detroit Public Schools Community District.
School Transportation Insights
How we empower school districts to streamline transportation
Learn how HopSkipDrive works with school districts to lower costs, streamline transportation operations and handle challenges related to bus driver shortages.
Insights into current chronic absenteeism data
Explore current chronic absenteeism data, and learn how HopSkipDrive can help improve attendance rates so all students can access their education effectively.
Opportunity for all: The link between transportation and student success
Explore the pivotal connection between transportation and student success, and learn how HopSkipDrive is helping to break down barriers to education.
Company Updates
Leveraging education expertise to shape HopSkipDrive’s RouteWise AI™
Learn how HopSkipDrive's Strategic Routing is being shaped by education and school transportation experts like Dustin Kress and Greg Dutton.
HopSkipDrive Senior Strategic Advisor Mike Martin named to NAPT Hall of Fame
In honor of his lasting contributions to the school transportation industry, Senior Strategic Advisor Mike Martin has been named to the NAPT Hall of Fame.
HopSkipDrive arrives in St. Louis, Missouri
School districts, government agencies, and nonprofits in St. Louis, MO, can now book safe, reliable rides for students with HopSkipDrive.
Success Stories
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.
How one county grew attendance for foster youth from 29% to 78%
Learn how Riverside County Office of Education's strategic partnership with HopSkipDrive led to a surge in attendance for students living in foster care.
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.
Product and Technology
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.
Meet RouteWise AI™, our new name for Strategic Routing
HopSkipDrive announces a new name for our award-winning AI-powered transportation optimization solution: RouteWise AI.
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.
The CareDriver Community
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.