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No matter how far or fast we grow, we remain obsessed with safety here at HopSkipDrive. 🚙 #HopSkipDrive #SafeTransportation

The Council of Great City Schools Chief Operating Officers Meeting is here, and we’re excited to be part of it! Don’t miss our speaking engagement, where we’ll showcase how Detroit Public Schools Community District and Milwaukee Public Schools leveraged innovative technology and multi-modal transportation plans to address chronic absenteeism while driving operational excellence for their district. See you there!

HopSkipDrive has announced its expansion into Virginia Beach. There, it is partnering with schools and districts — including Chesapeake Public Schools — to provide reliable transportation services to students across the region. “Chesapeake Public Schools is excited to partner with HopSkipDrive, especially to supplement our yellow school buses and support our students needing more individualized transportation,” said Dr. David Benson, Director of Transportation at Chesapeake Public Schools. “We understand that reliable transportation is crucial for student attendance and academic focus. HopSkipDrive’s expertise in providing safe and supplemental transportation makes them an ideal partner.” #HopSkipDrive #Expansion #VirginiaBeach #SchoolTransportation #SupplementalTransportation

Building a robust school transportation network isn’t just about adding more vehicles — it’s also about recognizing that every student’s journey is different. Flexibility is key, but so is moving beyond the “one-size-fits-all” mentality. Strategically integrating existing and new transportation modes is vital to matching students with the most suitable mode of transport for their individual needs. The recent article in School Bus Fleet, “Building a Resilient Transportation Network for Modern School Needs,” explores how optimizing through multimodal transportation can create a more future-ready school transportation experience.

HopSkipDrive is on the road throughout April! 🚙 Meet our team to learn how HopSkipDrive addresses complex transportation challenges with safety, equity, and care. See you soon! #HopSkipDrive

Did you know that #EmployeeAppreciationDay takes place each March? This year, some of our people managers took this opportunity to put together a video celebrating the employees who make HopSkipDrive such a special place to be.

This week, The Detroit News published a powerful opinion piece by Earlene Ward, a mother and HopSkipDrive CareDriver in Michigan, on how reliable rides to school can dramatically improve educational outcomes for students. Drawing from her daily experiences with Detroit students, Earlene shares how innovative transportation solutions can break down barriers to education and unlock new opportunities.

“What excites me the most about HopSkipDrive is its continued growth, enabling school districts, charter schools, government agencies, and busy families to ensure children have access to education and opportunities. This can truly be life-changing to many kids.” Deissy Guerrero Muñoz, Transportation Analyst, shares some of the tangible growth and impact that excites her each day at HopSkipDrive. Thank you to Deissy and her team for the life-changing work they do!

Don’t miss our demo during the Bus Tech Summit tomorrow at the STN East Conference! Revolutionizing Student Transportation: How AI is Driving Efficiency and Addressing Budget Challenges for School Districts 📍 Fairway Ballroom ⏰ 9:15 AM – 10:05 AM We’ll showcase how RouteWise AI™ is revolutionizing student transportation. If you’re dealing with challenges like bus driver shortages, shifting bell times, or budget constraints, this session is for you. See you there!

Our latest case study addresses how Denver Public Schools, the largest school district in Colorado, partnered with HopSkipDrive to: 📌 Increase student pooling for small vehicle rides by 11% 📌 Save the district over $500,000 📌 Reduce congestion around schools Check it out!