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EverDriven Reports 18% Growth, Increased Demand for Alternative Transportation

New state expansions, record-breaking ride volumes, and new safety innovations highlight a year of purposeful scale and student impact at EverDriven.

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“Through a combination of human-led, technology-powered service, we’re continuously raising the bar for what modern student transportation can and should be," said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven.

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EverDriven reports heightened year-over-year growth seen in an 18% increase in school district partnerships, expansion into three new states, and a single-day record of 15,051 completed rides.

Between May 31, 2024, and May 31, 2025, EverDriven safely transported 32,641 students across 2,076,445 trips and 33,663,023 miles. These numbers also include:

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  • 17,154 students experiencing housing instability.

  • 10,535 students with special needs,

“Our growth is a reflection of the trust school districts place in us to safely deliver their most vulnerable students to school each day,” said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven. “Through a combination of human-led, technology-powered service, we’re continuously raising the bar for what modern student transportation can and should be.”

Scaling Safety and Accountability Across 36 States

As the company’s footprint expanded in 36 states — including new entries into Idaho, New Mexico, and Minnesota — EverDriven continued investing in technologies that improve accountability and student safety.

Over the past year, 1,279 vehicles across 69 school districts in 14 states were equipped with its AI-powered Camera Solution to increase visibility, accountability, and safety. Plus, more than 5,300 drivers and monitors completed EverDriven’s new English proficiency training program to strengthen communication and service delivery.

According to EverDriven’s 2025 Safety and Operations Report, which covers April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, 99.6% of trips were completed with no reported concerns. EverDriven also achieved full compliance with California Senate Bill 88. Since May 2024, the company has implemented updated inspection protocols, enhanced driver monitoring systems, and expanded accessibility features to better support students with a wide range of needs.

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“Delivering safe, reliable service at scale doesn’t happen by accident. It takes constant review, rigorous standards, and a team committed to getting it right every day,” said Adam Warner, head of safety at EverDriven. “Districts trust us with their most vulnerable students—and we take that responsibility seriously. Our safety practices are built to scale without compromise, so families and administrators can count on consistent, high-quality transportation day after day.”

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