CareDriver News
Check out the posts below to see the latest CareDriver news.
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Back-to-school: When will rides resume in my area?
August 12, 2024
Start the new school year strong by confirming the back-to-school date in your area and claiming available rides in advance.
Areas like Tucson, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Nashville, Denver, Bay Area, Las Vegas, Colorado Springs, Dallas-Forth Worth, Austin, Midland, Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles have already started the new school year.
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HopSkipDrive launches in 5 new markets for the 2024-2025 school year
July 18, 2024
HopSkipDrive arrives in five new markets for the 2024-2025 school year: Bakersfield, CA; Grand Rapids, MI; Pittsburgh, PA; Richmond, VA; and Tucson, AZ.
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Summer Bank Holiday Schedule
June 14, 2024
On Juneteenth (June 19th), Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day (September 2nd), CareDriver weekly payment processing may be delayed by one day due to bank closures. Click to learn more about ride availability and CareDriver Support hours during each holiday period.
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5 Ways to Stay Involved in the CareDriver Community During Summer Break
June 27, 2024
Schools are on summer break, so you’ll see limited rides available in the app. We anticipate the beginning of the 2024–2025 school year to be our biggest back-to-school season yet. As school resumes, we expect ride availability to increase significantly for CareDrivers, and you should have plenty of ride options to choose from. In the meantime, learn how you can stay involved in the CareDriver community.
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CareDriver Support Summer Schedule
June 14, 2024
CareDriver Support will operate with reduced hours from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PDT on June 14th & 28th, July 12th & 26th, August 9th & 23rd. The Safe Ride Support team will still be available to assist with any issues during a ride. CareDriver Help Center will remain available to assist you with immediate inquiries.
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Community Events and Resources
June 14, 2024
CareDrivers are central to our mission at HopSkipDrive. To celebrate and support our CareDriver community, we’re committed to offering events and valuable resources that ensure CareDrivers feel valued and empowered.
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HopSkipDrive Safety Roadmap
June 10, 2024
HopSkipDrive announces three new industry-leading safety features aimed at bolstering safety and communication for riders, clients, and CareDrivers.