Select your role below to learn about what HopSkipDrive gear is required or suggested while completing rides as a CareDriver or Rider Assistant.
CareDriver
In accordance with state requirements, CareDrivers must display two HopSkipDrive decals (stickers) on their vehicles during every ride. In addition to these required decals, HopSkipDrive provides additional gear and suggests other useful items to bring with you on the ride as a best practice.
Required gear
The following pieces of equipment are required:
Decals (provided by HopSkipDrive)
Many local regulations require CareDrivers to display decals visibly on the bottom right corner of front and rear windshields, or as per state requirements. Failure to comply may lead to penalties from local authorities or denial of pickups, which won't be compensated. If you haven't yet received your decals, you can print out temporary decals here. If you need to replace your decals, please contact us at driversupport@hopskipdrive.com to request a free set of replacement decals. You can learn more about verification at the pickup and drop-off process here.
Insurance
You must always have your vehicle registration, proof of your personal insurance, and HopSkipDrive's insurance with you while driving.
Suggested gear
The following equipment is strongly encouraged, but not required.
Booster seats
Booster seats are required when driving riders who are marked as needing one. However, you are not required to accept rides that require a booster seat. Learn more about how to add a booster seat to your profile here.
HopSkipDrive t-shirts (provided by HopSkipDrive)
Branded HopSkipDrive t-shirts are an important way to clearly identify yourself as a CareDriver, increasing safety for riders and making it easier for riders and caregivers to quickly find you.
All new CareDrivers will receive a promo code to claim a free t-shirt after completing their first ride. We strongly encourage CareDrivers to wear the shirts, but wearing a HopSkipDrive shirt is not mandatory and is not a uniform. If you are also certified as a Rider Assistant, HopSkipDrive will provide one t-shirt which you can wear during either type of ride.
Hands-free cell phone mount (provided by HopSkipDrive)
Phone mounts are a great way to ensure you can navigate and communicate with HopSkipDrive's support team safely, and will help maintain your safe driving statistics. HopSkipDrive encourages CareDrivers to use them.
Car charger for your cell phone
Using the CareDriver app and being able to communicate with HopSkipDrive's Safe Ride Support team during the ride are fundamental to successfully performing a ride. You should always carry a car charger for your phone to ensure you have a working phone throughout the ride.
Rider Assistant
Required gear
There is currently no required equipment for Rider Assistants.
Suggested gear
We strongly encourage Rider Assistants to be prepared with the gear below on each ride.
HopSkipDrive t-shirts (provided by HopSkipDrive)
Branded HopSkipDrive t-shirts are an important way to clearly identify yourself as a Rider Assistant, increasing safety for riders and making it easier for riders and caregivers to quickly find you.
When you are first certified as a Rider Assistant or CareDriver, you'll be sent a promo code to claim a free t-shirt after completing your first ride. If you are certified as both a CareDriver and Rider Assistant HopSkipDrive will provide one t-shirt, which you can wear while performing either role.
We strongly encourage Rider Assistants to wear the shirts, but wearing a HopSkipDrive shirt is not mandatory and is not a uniform.
HopSkipDrive badge (provided by HopSkipDrive)
A branded HopSkipDrive badge is another way to clearly identify yourself as a Rider Assistant. HopSkipDrive may provide a HopSkipDrive badge when you are certified as a Rider Assistant. We encourage Rider Assistants to wear the badge if available, but it is not required.