HopSkipDrive Blog

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

The role of the Primary CareDriver
Learn how the role of the Primary CareDriver brings an even greater sense of consistency and stability to the HopSkipDrive ride experience.
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- Karen Sampson

2023: A new era in school transportation
For district leadership and school transportation staff, 2023 can be the start of a new approach to efficient and cost-effective student transportation.
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- Karen Sampson

How to have a successful ride
Both experienced and new HopSkipDrive CareDrivers will benefit from reviewing this infographic, which outlines the steps in the HopSkipDrive ride process.
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Getting chronically absent students back in the classroom
Transportation solutions play a crucial role in combating chronic absenteeism by helping to ensure that all students are able to attend school regularly.
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The impact of transportation on students experiencing homelessness
Learn how reliable student transportation can help students experiencing homelessness focus on what the rest of their peers are focused on: school.
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5 ways HopSkipDrive promotes transparency and enhances safety
Learn about some of the many safety features we offer that promote transparency and enhance safety during a HopSkipDrive ride.
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- Gabrielle Sias

Transparency through live GPS tracking
The HopSkipDrive platform provides transparency through live GPS tracking so users know exactly where their Rider is at all times.
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- Gabrielle Sias

School transportation: What’s going well in 2022
Learn about some of the many school transportation successes revealed by our 2022 State of School Transportation survey.
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How school transportation can contribute to equitable education
School transportation supports equitable education and allows everyone the opportunity to succeed, regardless of original circumstances.
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How HopSkipDrive built a safety-obsessed organization
Here are just some of the many things we do to support a culture of safety as we work together to create opportunity for all through mobility.
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- Michelle McCombs

Don’t accept the status quo: 2022 school transportation resolutions
As we enter 2022, HopSkipDrive would like to suggest a few New Year's resolutions specific to school transportation.
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- Karen Sampson

How school bus driver shortages impact students — and how HopSkipDrive is helping
School bus driver shortages have been all over the news lately, but here are some real-life stories of children affected by the shortage.
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- Aylin Cook

Much-needed transportation options could end Maryland’s school transportation crisis
Maryland legislature recently passed House Bill 72, opening the door to non-school bus student transportation solutions like HopSkipDrive.
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- Trish Donahue

How small-vehicle transportation can solve Georgia’s school transportation crisis
Georgia is facing a student transportation crisis, with districts unable to find enough school bus drivers to get kids back to school.
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- Trish Donahue

How HopSkipDrive helps Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside School increase attendance
HopSkipDrive platform is easy to use and a key part of Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside's initiative to raise student attendance.
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- Aylin Cook

How transportation can help with chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is a leading indicator that a student will drop out. Alternative student transportation solutions can help.
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- Karen Sampson

Transportation and trauma-informed care
A trauma-informed care approach to transportation can help offset the adverse effects trauma can have on the trajectory of a child’s life.
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- Karen Sampson

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