Many rides on the HopSkipDrive platform require one or two booster seats. If you do not have approved booster seats on your profile, rides that require booster seats will be locked when searching for available rides. To unlock these rides, add up to two booster seats to your profile.
How to add a booster seat to your profile
To add a booster seat to your profile, follow the steps below:
- Purchase a backless booster seat. Learn more about selecting a booster seat below.
- Take a picture of the booster seat.
- Take a clear picture of the booster seat's Manufacture date. You can usually find the Manufacture date on a sticker on the bottom of the booster seat.
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In the CareDriver app, open the Account section, select Vehicle, then tap Add booster.
- Complete and submit the form. HopSkipDrive will review the submission and add the booster seat(s) to your profile once approved.
Common Booster Seat Questions:
Find answers to common questions about booster seats below.
Where can I buy booster seats?
Target, Walmart and Amazon are great resources to purchase booster seats. You can pick them up in store or have them shipped to your home. Below are some examples of booster seats permitted for this program:
- Walmart: Cosco Backless Booster
- Walmart: Evenflo Backless Booster
- Target: Graco Backless Booster
- Amazon: Cosco Backless Booster
- Amazon: Diono 2-pack Backless Boosters
What type of booster seats are permitted?
Booster seats must be backless and in good condition. Inflatable booster seats are not permitted. Booster seats must be a brand that meets all applicable US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Some current compliant brands include: Baby Jogger, Baby Trend, Britax, Century, Chicco, Cosco, Cybex, Diono, Evenflo, Graco, Harmony, Joie, KidsEmbrace, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna Baby, Peg Perego, Safety 1st, and Uppababy.
Will I be credited for the cost of the booster seat?
As independent contractors, CareDrivers must supply their own booster seats. HopSkipDrive will not be able to credit CareDrivers for the cost.
How do I add more boosters to my profile?
You can add a maximum of two booster seats to your profile.
After purchasing a second booster, take a picture of the new booster and follow the steps above to add it to your profile.
Once you have two approved booster seats on your profile, you will be able to claim rides that require two booster seats.
What happens if I don't have enough booster seats?
If you do not have enough booster seats for a ride, do not claim or complete it.
| Important: If you do not have all the required booster seats for a ride you have already claimed, DO NOT complete the ride. Call HopSkipDrive support right away at (844) 467-7547. Transporting a rider 8 years old or younger without a booster seat will lead to the immediate deactivation of your CareDriver Account. |
What is the useable lifespan of a booster seat?
Boosters have an expiration date anywhere from 5 to 10 years after the manufacture date. The expiration date of a booster seat will be listed in the seat’s user manual, on the registration card, or on the date of manufacturer sticker, usually found on the bottom of the booster seat. You must replace your booster seat before the listed expiration date or if it is in a crash to ensure the safety of your riders.