HopSkipDrive Announces Expansion to Virginia Beach

HopSkipDrive has announced its expansion into Virginia Beach, where it is partnering with schools and districts — including Chesapeake Public Schools — to bring students across the region reliable transportation services.

Serving over 10,000 schools nationwide and partnering with more than 600 school districts, HopSkipDrive supplements school buses through a network of highly vetted local caregivers, known as CareDrivers^®. With CareDrivers, school districts can meet the evolving needs of their student populations, which is particularly crucial for students whose unique requirements cannot be met by standard bus routes, including those experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or with disabilities.

In Virginia Beach, HopSkipDrive is partnering with local schools and districts to introduce a flexible transportation option to work alongside yellow school buses to meet the needs of students. With this expansion, HopSkipDrive is strengthening its presence across the state, where it currently partners with districts and schools in Richmond and Northern Virginia.

“Chesapeake Public Schools is excited to partner with HopSkipDrive, especially to supplement our yellow school buses and support our students needing more individualized transportation. 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.”

—Dr. David Benson, Director of Transportation

Chesapeake Public Schools

HopSkipDrive arranges care-centered transportation, connecting students with thoroughly vetted local CareDrivers who are experienced caregivers — parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and more — with a minimum of five years of caregiving experience. Each CareDriver undergoes a rigorous 15-point certification, including fingerprint-based background checks. HopSkipDrive’s advanced Safe Ride Technology™ includes over 50 safety products and features woven throughout the ride experience.

Caregivers and parents rely on this technology to feel confident children are transported safely, reliably, and on-time to school with HopSkipDrive. “To have the safety of knowing who’s picking up my child and to know that they will get to their destination safely has been such a relief,” said a Los Angeles caregiver. “It’s been a great experience!”

“A safe, reliable ride to school can make all the difference for a student's success,” said Joanna McFarland, CEO and Co-Founder of HopSkipDrive. “We look forward to partnering with Chesapeake Public Schools and other local districts, so that schools and families can access the dependable rides and industry-leading technology that’s core to HopSkipDrive.”

HopSkipDrive Is Actively Welcoming New CareDrivers in Virginia Beach

Eligible drivers can earn up to $50 per ride, and must have at least five years of caregiving experience and pass a 15-point certification process and rigorous vetting. Anyone interested in becoming a CareDriver can apply on HopSkipDrive’s website.