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How changing bell times are affecting school transportation
Learn about how changing school bell times are affecting school transportation operations, and explore some best practices and potential solutions.
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[Video]: Tolleson Union High School District Case Study
Thanks to a unique partnership with HopSkipDrive, Tolleson Union High School District is getting more students to school safely, efficiently and on time.
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A recap of 2022 RideIQ advancements
As we ease our way into a brand-new year, we’re recapping some of the top features we launched in 2022 to level up our school transportation software.
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- Gabrielle Sias
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An inside look at foster care transportation
HopSkipDrive team member Maggie Greene shares insights from her work as a guardian ad litem about the vital need for reliable foster care transportation.
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- Karen Sampson
The value of extracurricular activities for teens
Extracurricular activities for teens allow them to “try on” different roles and figure out what their individual interests and talents are.
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- Karen Sampson
How transportation and after school programs can even the playing field for kids
After school programs provide safe opportunities for children in their spare time that will ultimately help them reach their full potential.
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- Karen Sampson
Help kids ease into back-to-school with a friendly, consistent commute
How caregivers and educators can help children ease into back-to-school and, in particular, getting to and from school.
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- Aylin Cook
4 things you can do to alleviate your school bus driver shortage
As schools welcome students back for in-person learning, transportation directors struggle to staff school buses.
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- Aylin Cook
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[Report] State of School Transportation 2021
Check out the results of HopSkipDrive's first annual State of School Transportation report!
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- Aylin Cook
5 takeaways from The State of School Transportation 2021 Report
Our State of School Transportation 2021 Report is incredibly comprehensive - here are five major takeaways!
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- Aylin Cook
Partnerships: The answer to post-pandemic school transportation challenges
Why finding a strong school transportation partner who understands the needs of student transportation and the safety features parents and caregivers expect is critical.
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- Aylin Cook
A consistent driver isn’t the only part of a consistent experience
HopSkipDrive knows that consistency is important to children, which is why we've created a consistent ride experience.
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- Aylin Cook
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[Checklist] Planning for back to school
School reopening transportation planning guide - checklist to ensure you meet COVID-Safe and social distancing considerations.
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- Aylin Cook
HopSkipDrive: Misconception vs. Reality
HopSkipDrive is a new kind of alternative school transportation solution - and that can breed misconceptions. Here are the real answers.
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- Aylin Cook
In this together: Why districts need non-routine transportation partners
Coauthored by Tim Ammon The primary challenge facing school districts, and leaders of all organizations, in the context of the dual crises of COVID-19 and
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- Aylin Cook
How HopSkipDrive can help during the COVID-19 outbreak
From ensuring IEP students attend necessary appointments to helping students access meal programs, HopSkipDrive is here to help schools, districts and families during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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- Aylin Cook
A HopSkipDrive ride: From booking to dropoff
First-time HopSkipDrive users may not know exactly how to go about booking rides, and what happens when a trip is claimed by a CareDriver. We put together the highlights here so you can get familiar with the service and our safety standards.
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- Aylin Cook
How the George Pocock Rowing Foundation and HopSkipDrive help all kids access an elite sport
Rowing is an elite sport, and kids who want to row not only need the required gear, they also need access to a boathouse and a way to get to practice. The Seattle area boasts seven boathouses, but they’re not easy for every athlete to get to. After less than ideal experiences with cab companies, the Pocock Foundation partnered with HopSkipDrive to get these student athletes safely where they need to be.
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- Aylin Cook
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[Infographic] HopSkipDrive: Safety in Numbers
HopSkipDrive’s #1 priority is — and has always been — safety. We don’t just talk about it… we live it. Here, we share the results of our industry-leading safety measures.
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- Aylin Cook
Five questions with the HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Board
In order to continue to innovate with our safety policies and procedures, we’ve brought in a team of experts. The members of our Safety Advisory Board have decades of experience in safety and youth transportation and their insights are extremely valuable to HopSkipDrive. We sat down with the board and asked them each five important questions about safety and innovation. Watch and learn from their expertise!
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- Aylin Cook
Meet Greg C.: From 911 dispatcher to Safe Ride Support Team Member
Former 911 dispatcher Greg C. joined HopSkipDrive’s Safe Ride Support team one year ago. Learn more about how what safety means to him, why he changed careers to join HopSkipDrive, and how he balances his work with being a volunteer firefighter.
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- Aylin Cook
Meet Mike Morrissey: From Elementary School Teacher to Regional Account Manager
Mike Morrissey spent his youth going to several rehearsals and teaching theater to young students. Now, he puts all his double major to use by helping clients as an Account Executive at HopSkipDrive.
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- Aylin Cook
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[Checklist] What to consider when evaluating alternative transportation solutions
If you’re evaluating partners to help with your alternative transportation needs, use this checklist to ensure you ask the right questions.
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- Aylin Cook
Why the Washington Post says we need to rethink school transportation (and how alternative solutions are helping)
School transportation is the largest mass transit system in the U.S., but it doesn’t work for every student. The Washington Post published an article on the challenges of youth transportation, and how alternative solutions like HopSkipDrive are changing the industry.
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- Aylin Cook
Lucky 13: The Buzz About HopSkipDrive’s Las Vegas Launch
Launching consumer service in Las Vegas & partnering with Clark County to help provide a transportation solution for youth in foster care.
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- Aylin Cook