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  • Am I Required to Drive the Mapped Route?

    4 votes 4

    When completing a ride with HopSkipDrive, tap Start Navigation to open directions to the next location on the ride. C...

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  • What if a Rider or Caregiver Requests a Change to the Ride?

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    Riders are not permitted to make changes to the scheduled route under any circumstances. Pickup and drop-off location...

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  • Suggested Leave Time

    15 votes 15

    After you check in for a ride, you'll see a suggested leave time on the ride details screen.The suggested leave time ...

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  • Weather Delays

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    When weather such as snow or ice makes driving unsafe, school districts may choose to delay the start of school to wa...

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  • Post-Ride Surveys

    1 vote 1

    After each ride you complete with HopSkipDrive, you have the opportunity to rate the ride and complete a post-ride su...

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  • Communication with HopSkipDrive During a Ride

    1 vote 1

    Communication is important to ensure your safety and the safety of your riders.There may be times when HopSkipDrive n...

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  • Message: Did You Drop Off Your Riders?

    1 vote 1

    During a ride, you may receive the following message:HopSkipDrive: Did you drop off your Rider(s)? Don’t forget to up...

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  • What Do I Do if a Caregiver or Rider Needs a Translator?

    1 vote 1

    As a CareDriver, if you need to communicate with a caregiver or rider who speaks a language other than English, HopSk...

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  • Can I Pick Up a Rider Early?

    2 votes 2

    It is critically important that all riders are picked up and dropped off at the time scheduled in the app. If you arr...

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  • Address Displayed Twice

    2 votes 2

    As you complete rides, you may notice some stops that appear to have the address listed twice, as shown below. This h...

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  • Apartment Numbers and Suite Numbers

    1 vote 1

    When picking up and dropping off riders, you can find apartment and suite numbers displayed in the address shown at t...

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  • Driving to Pick Up a Rider

    6 votes 6

    When should I leave?When you check in for a ride, you'll see a suggested time to leave by. This time is a suggestion ...

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  • The Ride Process

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    Before you start driving, review the steps involved in the ride process. Click on any step to see detailed instructio...

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  • What Do I Do If I Can't Find a Rider?

    5 votes 5

    Because many riders are minors or members of other vulnerable populations, it is important for CareDrivers to make ev...

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  • What is the Code Word?

    1 vote 1

    A rider's code word is a unique, secret word to be used as a password to confirm the identity of the CareDriver picki...

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  • Checking In for a Ride

    22 votes 22

    You must check in for every ride 60-90 minutes before the ride begins, or as soon as you complete the previous ride i...

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  • Riders Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Resources

    1 vote 1

    If you are transporting riders who are deaf or hard of hearing, the following YouTube videos provide some helpful voc...

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  • Before You Begin a Ride

    5 votes 5

    Before you begin any ride, set yourself up for success by checking the following: Review the ride details in the app....

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  • Incorrect Speed Limit Shown in the CareDriver App

    2 votes 2

    When using the in-app navigation, you'll see the speed limit displayed as you drive. The speed limit will turn red wh...

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  • I Can't Check in for a Ride

    Use the CareDriver app to check in for each ride 60-90 minutes before pickup. If you are not able to check in, it may...

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  • Location Instructions and Rider Notes

    6 votes 6

    As you complete rides, you'll see notes in the CareDriver app with additional information. Learn about the types of n...

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  • Can I Drop a Rider Off Early?

    7 votes 7

    It is critically important that all riders are picked up and dropped off at the scheduled time shown in the HopSkipDr...

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  • Starting a Ride

    1 vote 1

    This is Step 3 of the Ride Process. For previous steps, click here. When it's time to get in your car and drive to p...

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  • Driving to Drop Off a Rider

    2 votes 2

    When you have successfully picked up all riders, it's time to drive to drop-off. Driving to drop-off is very similar ...

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  • Dropping Off a Rider

    4 votes 4

    Once you have arrived at the drop-off location you are ready to drop off your rider(s). If you are driving more than ...

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  • Completing the Daily Safety Check

    4 votes 4

    In this article Completing the daily safety check Car Seat Check Ride Recording: In-App check What happens when I rep...

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  • The Verification Process at Pickup

    14 votes 14

    To ensure that CareDrivers and riders are safe, it is important to follow all the verification steps on every ride. A...

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  • Can I Check in for my Next Ride During my Current Ride?

    1 vote 1

    No, while you are on a ride you cannot check in for another ride. When you have claimed back-to-back rides, you will ...

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  • Dropping Off a Rider Who Must Be Met

    207 votes 207

    Please watch this video to familiarize yourself with the Must Be Met protocols.   Some rider...

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  • Contacting Support for CareDrivers

    13 votes 13

    For questions about a ride in progress, call 844-HOP-SKIP(844-467-7547) Option 1 Safe Ride Support is available for ...

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