Parents are having to take a larger role in getting their children to school over issues with buses, from driver shortages to bullying, leaving many employed caretakers in tough spots. In the 2025 State of School Transportation report, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center in partnership with HopSkipDrive, 63 percent of parents say they are […]
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Yesterday, a new industry association announced its formation, and it’s the first group representing alternative transportation providers. The Alternative Student Transportation Association (ASTA) shares the following transportation providers as members: 4MATIV, ADROIT, EverDriven, FirstAlt, HopSkipDrive, and zTrip. Collectively, these members support thousands of school districts across the country. ASTA aims to educate policy leaders, community […]
School bus declines leaving strain on parents
GeneralParents are having to take a larger role in getting their children to school over issues with buses, from driver shortages to bullying, leaving many employed caretakers in tough spots. In the 2025 State of School Transportation report, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center in partnership with HopSkipDrive, 63 percent of parents say they are […]
Alternative Student Transportation Association Launches
GeneralYesterday, a new industry association announced its formation, and it’s the first group representing alternative transportation providers. The Alternative Student Transportation Association (ASTA) shares the following transportation providers as members: 4MATIV, ADROIT, EverDriven, FirstAlt, HopSkipDrive, and zTrip. Collectively, these members support thousands of school districts across the country. ASTA aims to educate policy leaders, community […]