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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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Caring for your caregivers: Ensuring success with HopSkipDrive
We deliver many communications directly to caregivers/parents in an effort to ensure a strong partnership with HopSkipDrive across all fronts.
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- Gabrielle Sias
Helping students get ahead with career and technical education (CTE)
To unlock the benefits of career and technical education (CTE) programs, students must have access to consistent and reliable transportation.
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HopSkipDrive helps Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District with their transportation needs
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District outsources their McKinney-Vento and a portion of foster transportation to HopSkipDrive.
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- Aylin Cook
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
How we’re using $25M in funding to get kids back to school and help the environment
How HopSkipDrive is using $25M in funding to get kids back to school, reshape school transportation and reduce carbon emissions.
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- Joanna McFarland
$25M in HopSkipDrive funding a breath of fresh air in the school transportation industry
HopSkipDrive uses funding to reshape school transportation, enable equitable access to education, and accelerate school bus electrification.
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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
HopSkipDrive launches in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
HopSkipDrive, the safe and innovative transportation solution for school districts, government agencies and families, launches in Milwaukee.
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- Aylin Cook
5 takeaways from the HopSkipDrive Safety Report 2020
As part of HopSkipDrive's commitment to greater transparency, we released a second Safety Report highlighting advancements made during 2020.
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- Aylin Cook
4 silver linings to school transportation providers’ challenging year
HopSkipDrive's State of School Transportation Report reveals school transportation challenges and silver linings for 2021 planning.
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- Aylin Cook
The 5 biggest pain points in student transportation today
HopSkipDrive reviews 5 significant pain points in student transportation identified in the State of School Transportation 2021 report.
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- Aylin Cook
Transportation Trailblazers: Setting the bar Above and Beyond
Transportation Trailblazers features Lisa Robinson, Senior Program Manager of the National Safety Council, talking about safe transportation.
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- Gabe Iniguez
Top 5 reasons to become a HopSkipDrive CareDriver in San Diego
HopSkipDrive, an alternate transportation provider, offers safe, reliable rides to students and seniors in San Diego and across the country.
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- Aylin Cook
5 Pros to Driving with HopSkipDrive in the Bay Area
HopSkipDrive is an alternative transportation solution that enables safe, reliable rides to students and seniors.
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- Aylin Cook
5 Great Benefits of Becoming a HopSkipDrive CareDriver in Houston
HopSkipDrive's mission is to create opportunity for all through mobility. Learn about the benefits of becoming a CareDriver in Houston.
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- Aylin Cook
The Best 5 Reasons to Join HopSkipDrive as a Dallas CareDriver
HopSkipDrive arranges safe, reliable transportation for children and older adults. Here are five reasons to become a CareDriver in Dallas.
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- Aylin Cook
Five Benefits of Becoming a Denver HopSkipDrive CareDriver
HopSkipDrive enables safe transportation to children and seniors. Discover five benefits of becoming a HopSkipDrive CareDriver in Denver.
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- Aylin Cook
Bus driver shortage worsening in post-COVID world
Bus driver shortages remain a critical issue as schools continue to plan for transportation needs post-COVID.
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- Aylin Cook
Best practices: Special education transportation during COVID-19
Students with special needs may be challenged by new regulations such as masks and social distancing. Best practices for IEP transportation:
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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
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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 Launches in Spokane, WA!
HopSkipDrive launched service in Spokane, WA. We now operate in 15 major markets & partner with 250+ schools and districts.
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- Aylin Cook
Don’t accept the status quo: 2021 school transportation resolutions
Stop accepting outdated alternative school transportation solution technology, lack of visibility and anything but the best COVID safe solution.
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- Aylin Cook
HopSkipDrive Safety FAQs
HopSkipDrive makes safety our #1 priority — and we want to show you how we do it. Here, answers to our most commonly asked safety questions.
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- Aylin Cook
Why a TNC is the smartest choice for your alternative school transportation partner
A transportation network company (TNC) like HopSkipDrive is a flexible, cost-effective, smart alternative transportation solution.
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- Aylin Cook
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[CHECKLIST] Choosing an alternative school transportation solution
Alternative school transportation solution purchasing checklist. All considerations when for new vendors or assessing contracts.
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- Aylin Cook
Five major takeaways from the HopSkipDrive Safety Report
HopSkipDrive alternative school transportation offerings - we serve youth with IEPs, experiencing homelessness, in foster care, and more.
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- Aylin Cook
Study: HopSkipDrive reduces school commute times for vulnerable youth
A study of commute viability and educational equity: HopSkipDrive rides for vulnerable youth dramatically decrease school commute times.
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- Aylin Cook
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[Assessment] Find out if your student transportation plan is ready for reopening!
Take the HopSkipDrive reopening-readiness assessment to see if you're prepared for all the complications of reopening school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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
From school bus driver to transportation consultant: Q & A with Theresa Anderson
School transportation veteran and HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Board member Theresa Anderson shares thoughts on safety & alternative student transportation.
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- Aylin Cook