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A lineup of Beacon Mobility school buses with text reading "Behind the Contracting Shift."
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 3, 2026

Inside the Contracting Shift: What School Transportation Operators Are Seeing Now

School transportation contractors weigh in on recent trends, costs, driver shortages, and the rise of multimodal student transportation.

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hopskipdrive whitepaper
SponsoredMay 26, 2026

The Essential Handbook for Safe Alternative Student Transportation

Your district's "exception riders" — students with IEPs, those experiencing homelessness, foster care youth — deserve more than a middleman solution. This handbook breaks down exactly what to look for in a supplemental transportation partner: from driver vetting and regulatory compliance to proactive safety technology. Because getting a ride isn't the same as getting a safe one.

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Laptop displaying HopSkipDrive RouteWise AI transportation analytics dashboard with charts and routing performance data for school district operations.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 13, 2026

What Happens When AI Rebuilds a School Bus Route

A look at how HopSkipDrive's Routewise AI tool has helped stretch district transportation budgets and get students more classroom time.

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A man looking at a laptop screen with HopSkipDrive RideIQ information.
Newsby StaffApril 15, 2026

HopSkipDrive Launches New Tool to Simplify District Billing

The new RideIQ feature automates invoice grouping by funding source, reducing manual work and improving transparency for school transportation teams.

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An orange and white graphic with the cover of HopSkipDrive's 2025 Safety Report and text reading "Seventh Annual Safety Report."
Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2026

What’s Behind HopSkipDrive’s Near-Perfect Safety Record in 2025?

The alternative transportation provider’s 2025 Safety Report highlights 99.7% incident-free rides, 130 million safe miles, and more.

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HopSkipDrive dashcam in a car.
Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2026

HopSkipDrive Launches In-App Ride Recording and Real-Time Student Trip Tracking Tool

New software features add smartphone-based ride recording and web trip tracking to boost safety, transparency, and caregiver visibility.

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HopSkipDrive driver in an orange shirt smiles at a seat-belted student riding in the back seat of a car.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 26, 2026

HopSkipDrive Announces Service Enhancements, Driver Support Successes

HopSkipDrive highlights its routing improvements for better on-time performance, as well as its focus on trained CareDrivers and consistent, supportive transportation for students with specialized needs.

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Image of a bus dashboard with text reading "Biz Briefs."
Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2025

School Bus Business Briefs: More Safety Solution Expansions & Great Start Program Launch

From a software expansion to a new alternative transportation support program, an AI dashcam reveal, and ridership milestones, here’s the latest supplier news.

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Image of a bus driving in snowy conditions with text reading "Biz Briefs."
Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2025

School Bus Business Briefs: New Parent App Launch & CyberBus Hits the Road

From an electric bus donation to a new tracking app, safety tech, leadership hires, and an acquisition, here’s the latest supplier news.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 12, 2025

HopSkipDrive Updates CareDriver Education & Certification Process

The alternative transportation provider now has higher standards for screening, certification, and ongoing education for its CareDriver community.

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