HopSkipDrive Blog

HopSkipDrive Fuels High School Internship Program, Driving Student Success in Phoenix

HopSkipDrive — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Connecting Students to Career Opportunities, One Ride at a Time

At HopSkipDrive, we’re passionate about connecting students to opportunity. That’s why we were thrilled to partner with ElevateEdAZ, an innovative initiative launched by the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation to provide high school students with pathways to high-wage, high-demand careers. ElevateEdAZ had a vision: to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience through internships with leading companies like Mayo Clinic, Honeywell, and GenTech. But there was one major roadblock: transportation.

HopSkipDrive Highlights DPS and D11’s AI-Driven Approach to Overcoming Transportation Challenges

HopSkipDrive — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:58:37 GMT

With the persistence of the school bus driver shortage, school districts are needing to approach this very complex challenge differently. Recently, HopSkipDrive teamed up with Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) at the 2024 ASBO International Annual Conference to highlight how AI-driven strategies are helping these districts overcome driver shortages and adapt to their students’ evolving needs.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Partners with HopSkipDrive to Support Youth in Foster Care

HopSkipDrive — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT

To help children in foster care in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties remain in their current school and stay connected to after-school activities, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with HopSkipDrive. With this new partnership, youth in foster care will be able to maintain social and educational connections through access to reliable, safe transportation.

Understanding Hidden Costs of White Fleet Vans for Your School District

HopSkipDrive — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:28:55 GMT

Are white fleet vans truly the solution to your district’s transportation woes? It’s easy to see the initial appeal: seemingly straightforward control over student transportation. However, the reality often reveals a complex web of financial and operational challenges.

New Data: Partnering with HopSkipDrive Means Happier Parents and Families

HopSkipDrive — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:07:08 GMT

At HopSkipDrive, we understand that reliable and efficient transportation is essential for schools and districts to ensure students arrive safely and on time. Recent surveys* of parents whose children are riding with HopSkipDrive again this school year and those whose children no longer use our service revealed a significant difference: Parents whose children continue to ride with us report higher satisfaction with their child’s commute, shorter commutes, and fewer missed school days and activities.

HopSkipDrive vs. Taxis: 6 Key Advantages

HopSkipDrive — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:04:20 GMT

When schools and districts are seeking easy-to-access and reliable transportation options, taxis might seem like an easy choice. However, when arranging transportation for students, riders and school staff deserve a transportation option that was designed for their needs.

HopSkipDrive Supports School Districts with Faster Ride Turnaround Times and More

HopSkipDrive — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:07:22 GMT

To address current school transportation operational and funding challenges, HopSkipDrive has announced new initiatives and options for supplemental transportation designed to ensure students can reliably and consistently attend, and get to, school on time.

Parents in Richmond, Virginia, Can Now Book Safe Rides for Kids with HopSkipDrive

HopSkipDrive — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Families living in Richmond now have a new option for safe, reliable transportation for their kids: HopSkipDrive.

HopSkipDrive Makes Safe, Reliable Rides for Kids Available to Tucson Parents

HopSkipDrive — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:01:55 GMT

Tucson-area parents and families can now book safe, reliable rides from local, vetted caregivers through HopSkipDrive.

Partner Spotlight: Better Youth Helps Youth in Foster Care Thrive

HopSkipDrive — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:58:02 GMT

In the Better Youth lab in Los Angeles.

Imagine being a young person living in foster care, facing uncertainty and instability at every turn. Now imagine having to worry about how you’re going to get to school or take advantage of other beneficial opportunities that may become available to you. For many youth in foster care, transportation can be — and unfortunately, often is — a barrier to success.