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Setting the bar above and beyond for safe youth transportation solutions
  • SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
    • OVERVIEW
      • HopSkipDrive partners with schools, districts and counties to provide a safe, reliable alternative school transportation solution.
    • GET A QUOTE
      • Want to partner with HopSkipDrive? Get a quote or contact us!
    • DISTRICTS
      • We partner with school districts — from large to small — to fulfill non-routine student transportation needs.
    • COUNTIES
      • Every Student Succeeds Act school of origin transportation for youth in foster care, senior citizen transportation and help for anyone who needs a little extra care.
    • MCKINNEY-VENTO AND FOSTER CARE
      • We work with districts and counties to help with ESSA transportation under McKinney-Vento and for youth in foster care.
    • CHARTER, PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT
      • We partner with charter, private and independent schools all over the country to help them fulfill alternative transportation needs.
    • SPECIAL NEEDS & IEPS
      • We work with schools and districts to help with transportation for youth with special needs or those with transportation requirements in their IEP or 504.
    • CAREGIVERS
      • Share this informational page with parents and caregivers so they can learn more about HopSkipDrive and the Rider experience.
    • SCHOOL FAQS
      • Get the answers to your most frequently asked questions about HopSkipDrive for schools, districts and organizations!
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  • TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
    • OVERVIEW
      • Learn more about HopSkipDrive RideIQ, the powerful all-in-one toolkit to help you manage your school transportation needs.
    • PERSONALIZED TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
      • From IEP transportation requirements to McKinney-Vento transportation, some of your students need personalized rides. That’s where HopSkipDrive comes in.
    • SMALL GROUP TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
      • HopSkipDrive complements traditional school transportation with COVID-Safe rides for up to four children.
    • RouteWise AI™
      • Our flagship Software & Advisory product, RouteWise AI, is an award-winning AI-powered transportation optimization solution. This product analyzes a school district’s complete transportation landscape, including the student base and available vehicles, as well as district-specific needs and preferences to deliver customized routing options, scenario plans, and recommendations to meet each district’s unique goals.
    • BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE SOLUTIONS
      • HopSkipDrive can help alleviate the transportation challenges caused by school bus driver shortages. Learn how.
  • CAREDRIVERS
    • START DRIVING
      • CareDrivers set their own hours, make extra money on their own time, and get to help kids.
    • DRIVER RESOURCES
    • CareDriver FAQs
      • Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the CareDriver application process and what it’s like being a CareDriver
    • LOCATIONS
    • CareDriver Help Center
  • FAMILIES
    • OVERVIEW
      • HopSkipDrive helps busy families get kids where they need to go.
    • SIGN UP
      • Sign up for HopSkipDrive to get rolling!
    • RIDES FOR OLDER ADULTS
      • Learn how HopSkipDrive enables transportation for seniors to appointments, the grocery store, and more.
    • FARE ESTIMATOR
      • Estimate the fare of your HopSkipDrive ride.
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    • FAMILY FAQS
  • RESOURCES
    • SAFETY
      • Learn how HopSkipDrive makes safety its #1 priority, from safety features built into our technology to CareDriver vetting.
    • BLOG
      • Read our blog for the latest non-routine student transportation and safe youth transportation content.
    • OUR PARTNERS
      • Learn more about our happy partners and HopSkipDrive's positive impact on their transportation operations.
    • EVENTS
      • Connect with HopSkipDrive at our next event! We’re expanding and hope to partner with more counties and districts to give kids more access to educational opportunities.
    • STATE OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION 2024
      • HopSkipDrive surveyed a wide range of school transportation professionals, education leadership and parents to learn more about the state of school transportation today.
    • HOPSKIPDRIVE SAFETY REPORT 2023
      • HopSkipDrive’s fifth annual Safety Report shares in-depth HopSkipDrive safety data, and highlights safety investments made in 2023.
    • EATAC: Transportation as an Opportunity Lifeline
      • This report from the Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council outlines the interconnected forces that impact equitable access to transportation for youth in the United States.
  • ABOUT
    • OUR TEAM
      • Meet the dedicated team behind HopSkipDrive.
    • PRESS & AWARDS
      • HopSkipDrive's press features, workplace and growth awards, and press releases.
    • ABOVE AND BEYOND
      • Learn how HopSkipDrive sets the bar above and beyond for safe youth transportation solutions.
    • CAREERS
      • We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join our team. Apply here.
    • CONTACT US
      • Get in touch with HopSkipDrive!
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    • RouteWise AITM

    A revolutionary new technology offering for student transportation planning

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    Our Solution
    How It Works
    The HopSkipDrive Difference

    When you’re facing
    • budget cuts
    • bell-time changes
    • climate goals
    • bus driver shortages
    • budget cuts
    you need RouteWise AITM

    RouteWise AI TM provides school districts with transformative results, such as:

    46 % increased efficiency

    High-utilization bus routes (30 or more students) increased by 46%

    40 % savings

    Identified capital savings of 40% over 10 years

    17 % improvement in on-time arrival

    On-time arrival rate went from 85% to 99%

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    Awards

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    DA

    Our Solution: RouteWise AI TM

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    Utilizing AI-powered machine learning, RouteWise AI offers customized, data-driven routing plans tailored to each district’s specific requirements, priorities, and constraints. RouteWise AI equips a school transportation team with data-driven options to input into routing software, enabling them to leverage local insights to customize the plan. For a Director of Transportation, RouteWise AI quickly assesses the impact of policy and operational changes, which empowers routing teams to focus on core responsibilities and avoid distracting exploratory projects.

    RouteWise AI does not simply rearrange vehicles; it identifies opportunities to create a multimodal transportation plan, ensuring buses are full and supplementing with the most effective arrangement of vans and small vehicles.

    By ensuring the most efficient use of available resources, RouteWise AI helps districts address:

    Bus driver shortages

    Bus driver shortages

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    Bus driver shortages

    RouteWise AI helps districts maximize high-ridership routes and efficiently utilize all available transportation options.

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    Decrease of carbon footprint

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    Decrease of carbon footprint

    RouteWise AI identifies which vehicle and route changes have a specific and measurable impact on carbon emissions, helping transportation teams understand their options and reach environmental goals.

    Changing bell times

    Changing bell times

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    Changing bell times

    RouteWise AI helps districts proactively plan and visualize the impacts of policy changes, from adjusted bell times to modified transportation eligibility.

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    Budget management

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    Budget management

    RouteWise AI helps districts identify inefficiencies, optimize resources, and achieve financial goals without compromising service levels.

    Changes in studentpopulations

    Changes in student populations

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    Changes in student populations

    RouteWise AI helps districts quickly and nimbly adapt to student population changes with flexible, scalable routing options. 

    RouteWise AI incorporates routing guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Creating safe, efficient, and effective school bus routes involves more than just adding stops to a route.

    Utilizing industry-standard best practices for routing, including NHTSA’s safety guidance, RouteWise AI ensures a more comprehensive approach to safety during route creation and optimization.

    RouteWise AI is a supplemental tool, supporting district routing teams with new analyses to better utilize their data and existing tools.

    How It Works in 3 Easy Steps

    STEP 1

    Discovery and Customization

    Meet with our team so we can understand your district's unique needs, priorities, and procedures.

    STEP 2

    Expertise and AI-Powered Planning

    Our team of analysts will develop a tailored model based on your district's profile and, once aligned on a core model, will run multiple iterations to support district scenario planning.

    STEP 3

    Seamless Implementation and Support

    Our team serves as an ongoing advisory resource for district partners, available to make adjustments throughout the year.

    The HopSkipDrive Difference

    Compatibility promise
    Compatibility promise

    RouteWise AI complements — not replaces — your existing routing software or platform.

    Operational expertise
    Operational expertise

    Leverage our 10 years of experience in safe,efficient transportation planning.

    Revolutionary technology
    Revolutionary technology

    We put the latest advances in transportation routing technology right at your team’s fingertips.

    The CareDriver Network

    Access a supplemental network of small vehicles driven by highly vetted CareDrivers, through the HopSkipDrive platform in order to improve efficiency, decrease costs, and strengthen the student experience.

    Ready to transform student transportation in your district, together?

    School transportation is not just about getting students from point A to point B — it's about optimizing the journey in the safest, most efficient way.
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