HopSkipDrive Blog
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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- Aylin Cook
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 Series #3: 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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- Karen Sampson
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CareDriver of the Month – John L.
The best thing about being a Caregiver is the interactions I have with these kids. After they get acquainted with you, they seem to be happy to see you and know they are in safe hands, which I appreciate.
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- Support Team
Power User Corner: New Search Feature
We're committed to simplifying transportation logistics for our partners. The new search feature on our updated booking platform makes planning and scheduling trips for students more convenient than ever.
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- Alex Parsons
CareDriver of the Month: Trenae D.
“I enjoy when kids sit in the front seat and make small talk with me. I understand riding with a stranger can be scary for some kids, so it makes me more comfortable and enjoy the ride more.”
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- Support Team
Safety Spotlight: Meet our Safe Ride Support Team
Close your eyes and imagine commercial air travel without air traffic controllers. Would it make you feel more safe or less safe to know that human experience and judgment had been removed from the equation that keeps planes separated from each other in the air and on the ground? Safe Ride Support is HopSkipDrive’s “ground traffic control.”
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- Miriam Ravkin
No More Driving? No Problem! HopSkipDrive is Here for Senior Citizens
HopSkipDrive helps senior citizens gain independence through mobility.
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- Joanna McFarland
The Value of Mobility in One Student’s Life
“I was so happy! I felt like everything that I was doing had paid off, the late nights, homework, projects and effort, especially with the complexity of my home life. The fact that I got chosen to go to such a prestigious school, especially on an academic scholarship, is amazing,” said Randee.
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- Qiana Patterson
Power User Corner: Introducing HopSkipDrive’s New Booking Platform for Schools
HopSkipDrive rolled out a slick new technology platform built specifically for schools, districts, counties and nonprofits.
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- Alex Parsons
CareDriver of the Month: Lisa S.
I love meeting and connecting with people everywhere I go! Over the past year that I have been a CD in Denver, I have enjoyed getting to know the other CD's, riders and sometimes even meeting the parents or organizers. Everyone that I have encountered has been extremely appreciative of my time and the service.
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- Support Team
Busting the Myth that Public Schools Don’t Innovate
In my experience, the truth is precisely the opposite: educators must often creatively wriggle their way out of imposed corners, with little more than their quick wits on which to rely.
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- Qiana Patterson
HopSkipDrive has a Fresh New Look
A new logo with a fresh, poppy color palette broadly infuses the power of positivity, because we know the future is bright.
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- Joanna McFarland
Pushing the Pace of Progress, Part 1
The Colorado Sun recently published an important article highlighting the gap between noble intentions and real world outcomes when it comes to foster
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- Qiana Patterson
9 South Bay Kids’ Activities Where We’re Now Rolling
Fun activities to do with kids in Redondo Beach, Torrance, Carson, Manhattan Beach, Rolling Hills Estates and more.
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- Joanna McFarland
One family’s HopSkipDrive story
The Mosley family uses HopSkipDrive to get their daughter safely and reliably to the dance studio she loves.
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- Joanna McFarland
The challenges of the back-to-school season
A fresh, clean backpack. The perfect first-day outfit. Everything during Back to School time feels new—the teachers, the schedule, the possibilities.
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- Joanna McFarland
HopSkipDrive Partners with CASA of Los Angeles for National Foster Care Month
At HopSkipDrive, we're committed to making family life a little easier--for all kinds of families. HopSkipDrive currently works with organizations like
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- Gabe Iniguez
An Investment, a Partnership, an Opportunity to Serve—Lots to Be Thankful For
HopSkipDrive is very thankful for a new strategic investment and partnership, as well as a new service for foster youth in Los Angeles County.
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- Joanna McFarland
Family transportation: A part-time job
The hours spent on weekly child transportation logistics are the equivalent of a part-time job for many families. Learn more.
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- Joanna McFarland
Parenting just got a little easier
Parenting Just Got a Little Easier — Schedule Same-day HopSkipDrive Rides Planning ahead as a parent can be next to impossible. We get it. We struggle,
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- Joanna McFarland
MultiDads Are MVPs
While we made a MultiMom video, the truth is there are lots of dads out there who are multitasking miracle workers, too. Lots of you are busy scheduling
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- Joanna McFarland
Parenting Help That Preserves Precious Family Time
With two busy careers, these parents were happy to discover that HopSkipDrive could get their kids where they need to go safely and reliably.
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- Joanna McFarland
Save On HopSkipDrive Rides With Your FSA
Raising kids is expensive. And as parents, we’re always looking for ways to make the most of our budgets.Here’s a great savings tip: your HopSkipDrive
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- Joanna McFarland
How To Book Your Carpool With HopSkipDrive
Parent-driven carpools can be stressful — from coordinating who can drive when, to the risk of last minute cancellations. Now there’s an easier way:
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- Joanna McFarland
Helping make life easier for all busy families this holiday season
At HopSkipDrive it’s our mission to help make life easier for busy families — all busy families. That’s why we were pleased to donate rides for Alexandria
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- Joanna McFarland
Set it and forget it with repeating rides
Scheduling kids’ activities sometimes feels like a full-time job! As busy parents, we’re always looking for ways to simplify all the planning.That’s why
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- Joanna McFarland
A Thanksgiving Message
HopSkipDrive has a Thanksgiving message for the families who ride with us, our family of CareDrivers, the HopSkipDrive staff and our own personal families.
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- Joanna McFarland
A team giving you real-time peace of mind
Using custom technology to track rides and communicate with student transportation staff, parents and drivers, Safe Ride Support is there.
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- Joanna McFarland
Introducing The New HopSkipDrive App
At HopSkipDrive, we’re on a mission to make life easier for busy families and to provide a safe, dependable service that brings you peace of mind. Part of
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- Joanna McFarland
We’re rolling in Orange County
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- Joanna McFarland
6 Westside Kids’ Activities Where We’re Now Rolling
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- Joanna McFarland
It’s Go Time!
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- Joanna McFarland
Gas Leak Relocation
Free HopSkipDrive rides to and from schoolWith school back in session this week, Porter Ranch and other families affected by the Aliso Canyon gas leak and
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- Joanna McFarland
Oh, The Places You’ll Go as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver
The Towler family used Shannon Towler's earnings from being a CareDriver to go to Dublin and London this summer.
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- Joanna McFarland
LAUSD School Closures
The Los Angeles Unified School District and other school closures are affecting many of our families today. Here are some resources about today's
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- Joanna McFarland
Back to School
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- Joanna McFarland
Milestones
Check out the milestones HopSkipDrive achieved in its first year -- from the first ride to building our team with talented people.
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- Joanna McFarland