Pleasanton was contracting with a local taxi company to fulfill the transportation needs of students with IEPs and students experiencing homelessness. However, communication and last-minute scheduling changes were challenging, and with students in all corners of the district, it was difficult to service every student reliably.
Since partnering with HopSkipDrive, Pleasanton has seen a drastic improvement in attendance rates for the district’s most vulnerable students, including youth who are experiencing homelessness and students with IEPs.
Pleasanton students themselves have reported an appreciation for the consistency that HopSkipDrive rides are able to offer. Given the instability many of these students face in their lives, it’s helpful for them to know they can depend on a ride each morning, and that they will be able to get home after school each day reliably.
HopSkipDrive has helped Pleasanton ensure reliable and equitable access to school — one of the only consistently safe places students experiencing homelessness can depend on. For this student population, school is a place where they can get the support and services they need to stay on track academically.
