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Safety and policies

  • Can I block a CareDriver?

    Yes, it is possible to block a CareDriver so they will not longer be able to claim rides for your rider. Please conta...

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  • What Are CareDrivers Instructed to Do if a Rider Misbehaves or Gets Sick?

    CareDrivers are instructed to pull over if they feel that the events taking place in the car need their immediate and...

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  • What If There is an Accident?

    In the case of an accident, CareDrivers are instructed to pull to the side of the road and call the authorities, emer...

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  • Is HopSkipDrive Insured?

    Yes. In fact, our coverage exceeds regulatory requirements. We have unique insurance specifically designed for drivin...

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  • What happens if my rider damages or soils a CareDriver's car?

    Per our Terms of Use, if your rider damages a CareDriver’s car, Ride Organizers will be responsible for the cleaning ...

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  • What if My Rider Has to Use the Restroom During a Ride?

    For safety reasons, CareDrivers are not allowed to make any unscheduled stops during a ride. We recommend riders use ...

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  • Can a Rider Travel With a Service Animal?

    All HopSkipDrive CareDrivers are required by law to accommodate service animals.A CareDriver may ask two questions to...

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  • Can My Rider Bring a Friend if There's Room in the Car?

    For safety reasons, CareDrivers can only drive scheduled riders listed in the HopSkipDrive app. No additional passeng...

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  • How Does HopSkipDrive Use my Rider Information?

    When you set up an account for your rider, HopSkipDrive will ask for certain identifying information. This informatio...

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  • Are There Rules of Conduct for CareDrivers?

    All platform users are expected to follow HopSkipDrive Community Guidelines when accessing or using the HopSkipDrive ...

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  • Snow Days and School Closures

    When there is inclement weather that creates unsafe driving conditions, HopSkipDrive may declare a snow day and cance...

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  • Do You Monitor Cell Phone Use During the Ride?

    HopSkipDrive monitors CareDriver driving behavior, including cell phone usage. HopSkipDrive has a zero-tolerance poli...

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  • HopSkipDrive Information Security

    At HopSkipDrive, safety is everything, and that extends to the security of your data. We're proud to have achieved a ...

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  • Are There Locations or Ride Mileage that Cannot be Accommodated by HopSkipDrive?

    We recommend using 100 miles as a general guideline when thinking about the maximum distance for your rides. There is...

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  • What Are HopSkipDrive’s Community Guidelines?

    HopSkipDrive Community Guidelines were developed with CareDrivers and riders in mind and help ensure a safe, smart, a...

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  • Can I Meet the CareDriver Before They Drive my Child?

    HopSkipDrive is not able to facilitate a meeting with the CareDriver before the ride.When a CareDriver is matched wit...

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  • Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat?

    We believe that the back seat is the safest place for all riders, regardless of age or height. However, if your rider...

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  • The Rider Support Line

    Note: this feature is currently available in select areas only. Riders with a phone number on their profiles have acc...

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  • Are there Minimum Criteria for Riders to be Eligible to Use HopSkipDrive?

     Riders must be able to adhere to the HopSkipDrive Community Guidelines, which require that riders: Be a minimum of 6...

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  • When is HopSkipDrive Open?

    HopSkipDrive can help you get your riders where they need to go seven days a week, except for the specific holidays l...

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  • Lost Items

    If a rider left a personal item in a vehicle, please contact HopSkipDrive at support@hopskipdrive.com or (844) 467-75...

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  • Does HopSkipDrive Provide Car Seats?

    HopSkipDrive does not provide car seats, but we are able to support rides that require a car seat if the rider is acc...

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  • How Do I Submit a Complaint?

    Below you will find information about how to submit a complaint to HopSkipDrive directly or to the relevant state age...

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  • What is the Emergency Contact Plan in the Case of a Natural Disaster?

    We have a Safe Ride Specialist available at all times that a child is in transit. If a caregiver has any concerns or ...

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  • Rider Behavior

    To ensure the safety and comfort of Riders and CareDriver, we ask Riders to follow these behavior guidelines while on...

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  • Rider Code Word

    The code word is one of the ways we keep Riders safe. When the CareDriver arrives, they will say code word to your ri...

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  • Contacting Support

    If you have questions or concerns, you can reach HopSkipDrive support by phone or email:Phone: 844-HOP-SKIP (844-467-...

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