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  • Additional Identity Verification at Pickup

    3 votes 3

    CareDrivers are required to complete the in-app verification process at pickup. Some schools and other facilities may...

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  • How to Find the Trip ID

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    You may need to reference the Trip ID for a ride when completing various forms or when communicating with HopSkipDriv...

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  • Why Did I Receive a Message Saying my Vehicle is Stopped?

    1 vote 1

    During a ride, you may receive a message like the ones below:Is everything OK? It looks like your vehicle is stopped....

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  • Why Did I Receive a Message About Location Tracking?

    1 vote 1

    During a ride, you may receive a message like the one below:We’ve detected an issue with your location tracking. When...

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  • Why Did I Receive a Reminder to Mark I've Arrived?

    1 vote 1

    During a ride, you may receive a text message and push notification with the message below:HopSkipDrive: Don't forget...

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  • Message: Did You Pick Up Your Riders?

    1 vote 1

    While performing a ride, you may receive a message like the one below:HopSkipDrive: Did you pick up your Rider(s)? Do...

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  • Message: Are You in the Right Place?

    1 vote 1

    As you arrive at a pickup or drop-off while performing a ride, you may see a message like the one below after marking...

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  • I Don't See the Arrived Option

    When you reach the pickup or drop-off location during a ride, swipe Arrived at pickup or Arrived at drop-off to begin...

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  • Message: It Looks Like You Swiped I've Arrived Before Reaching the Next Stop

    While driving to pickup, you may receive a message like the one below:HopSkipDrive: It looks like you tapped I've Arr...

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  • Claiming a Ride Series

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    Many riders have consistent schedules and regularly need rides to the same locations at the same times. For CareDrive...

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  • Am I Required to Drive the Mapped Route?

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    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

    24 votes 24

    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

    4 votes 4

    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

    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?

    6 votes 6

    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

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    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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  • 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 as a CareDriver

    39 votes 39

    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

    14 votes 14

    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

    1 vote 1

    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

    -2 votes -2

    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

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    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?

    10 votes 10

    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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