--- title: CarePartners description: Become a CarePartner with HopSkipDrive! category: Page canonical_url: https://www.hopskipdrive.com/care-partners/ source: hopskipdrive license: © 2026 HopSkipDrive. All rights reserved. slug: care-partners id: 1SFYXeUAtcAokSPZKw5DK1 contentType: page --- # Grow your NEMT business with us If you have a fleet of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) vehicles and drivers, become a CarePartner™ with HopSkipDrive! Expand your business and make a difference by delivering secure and dependable transportation to students with unique requirements. `##CAREPARTNER_FORM##` ![Child in Wheelchair with CarePartner](https://images.ctfassets.net/gqa3p93n5wse/4lggR4Gd4FdyYggKH96zGD/6232670a5582eeb77313e7d20486f929/Child_in_Wheelchair_with_CarePartner.jpg) ## Why partner with HopSkipDrive? ### Grow Your Business Grow Your Business: 
Benefit from predictable income through consistent school transportation routes and acquire additional training and necessary experience to expand your transportation service offerings. ### Make a Difference Engage in meaningful work that offers flexibility and directly contributes to the success of students in your community. You will be serving a community that may not be able to get to school otherwise. ### Partner with the Best We’re a proud supporter of NEMTAC* and are dedicated to upholding the highest standards in the non-emergency medical transportation industry. ### Support at Every Step The CarePartner Support team is there to offer a dedicated support line for CarePartners and CarePartner drivers for immediate assistance during a ride. ### Simplifying your Day-to-Day Streamline your operations by managing your assigned rides, driver details, assigning and checking in your drivers all directly through our dedicated web platform - CarePartner Portal, eliminating time-consuming manual processes and spreadsheet management. *We empower schools to efficiently manage transportation for students experiencing homelessness *NEMTAC® is the only Accredited Standards Developer for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) industry recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ## About HopSkipDrive We’re a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. Through our marketplace, we connect kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly vetted caregivers on wheels. Through our software, we solve the biggest transportation challenges facing schools and school districts around the country. - [LEARN MORE](#care-partner-application-form) ### Mission HopSkipDrive exists to create opportunity for all through mobility. As the leader in innovative, supplemental school transportation, we’re taking a different approach to addressing inequities in educational access that are affecting millions of kids each day. ### Vision At HopSkipDrive, we’re driven by the belief that success shouldn’t be determined by access to transportation. Our innovative platform empowers millions to overcome this barrier, connecting them to the opportunities that matter most. With scalable, cutting-edge solutions, we’re paving the way for a future where every student has the chance to succeed. ### History What started as the struggle of three working moms trying to get their busy kids to and from school and activities has grown into a leading technology company offering transportation solutions that help give students easier access to the opportunities they deserve. ## Where We Operate We currently operate in a number of locations in the U.S., and we’re always expanding our reach. - [Partner With Us](#care-partner-application-form) ## CarePartner FAQs ### What are my requirements for becoming a CarePartner? To qualify for access to the HopSkipDrive platform, prospective CarePartners must meet the following requirements: - Valid vehicle registration, insurance, and inspections for all fleet vehicles. - Drivers must possess: - A valid driver's license. - A minimum age of 21 years. - A good driving record. - Three or more years of driving experience. - Own or operate fleet vehicles that are no more than 15 years old.* *In Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Minneapolis, and Seattle, vehicles must be no more than 10 years old. ### How do I sign up to become a CarePartner with HopSkipDrive? You can fill out this [intake form](https://forms.clickup.com/1244025/f/15yvt-152294/ENG3A79JBXIVJXAZVZ), and someone from our team will reach out to you. ### I have a lot of other medical rides my team does, how do I determine which HopSkipDrive rides to take? By partnering with us, you get the flexibility of accepting rides that fit your team’s needs. This includes regularly scheduled Monday through Friday trips throughout the school year, ensuring a predictable revenue stream. ### What student population could I serve with HopSkipDrive? HopSkipDrive specializes in students who experience homelessness, disabilities, special needs, and more. You would be actively contributing in getting these vulnerable groups to school consistently. ### Do you provide training for my team & drivers? Yes, we provide training for your team & drivers on the HopSkipDrive platform and services. You will have access to a series of trainings that cover ride scheduling, app usage, information about our rider population and more. ### How does HopSkipDrive invest in CarePartner drivers and service excellence? We are committed to safety and ensuring our CarePartners are well-prepared. Our robust process includes thorough background checks and fingerprinting for drivers. Additionally, we provide specialized resources, such as educational materials on trauma-informed care, to equip drivers to best support the unique needs of the student population we serve. ## Drive With Purpose - [Partner With Us](#care-partner-application-form)