EverDriven has launched an enhanced version of its RideAware mobile app, giving caregivers and authorized school staff real-time visibility into student transportation.

Available for iOS and Android in both English and Spanish, the app allows users to track a student's ride in real time, view driver and vehicle information, receive pickup and drop-off notifications, and request trip changes. RideAware integrates with EverDriven's TripCentral transportation management platform and SafeRoute driver app to synchronize ride information across caregivers, school districts, and drivers.

The app, previously known as the EverDriven VIP app, is designed to streamline communication among all stakeholders by providing a single view of each student's trip. Caregivers can modify or cancel rides up to two hours before pickup, while districts and drivers receive real-time updates.

"When technology works as it should, every person involved in student transportation — caregivers, district leaders, and school staff — gains the clarity they need to focus on student well-being and success," said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven. "RideAware gives all stakeholders the information and visibility they need to ensure the right student gets the right ride at the right time."

RideAware also enables caregivers to customize language, notification, and communication preferences. Districts receive pickup notifications to help reduce coordination efforts, while caregivers are notified when students arrive safely at school.

According to EverDriven, the app is designed with student privacy in mind, limiting access to trip information to authorized adults. The company says the platform's real-time updates and centralized communication are intended to improve transportation reliability while supporting students who rely on specialized transportation services.

"I cannot recommend EverDriven enough for student transportation,” said Sofia M., an EverDriven caregiver. “They have been incredibly reliable and always on time for my nephew’s high school morning pickups. As a family member, the level of transparency they provide through their app is outstanding. I can track his entire journey from pickup to drop-off in real-time and see the driver’s name beforehand. It gives me such peace of mind knowing exactly who is with him and that he is getting to school safely."