# HopSkipDrive — Safe specialty transportation

> Safe, tech-enabled youth transportation for children ages 6+. (iPhone/iPad app by HopSkipDrive Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopskipdrive/id950823144 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HopSkipDrive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/950823143)
- Category: Travel, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 9,014 App Store ratings · 158 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopskipdrive/id950823144/reviews.md

## What is HopSkipDrive?

SAFE, RELIABLE RIDES FOR KIDS

HopSkipDrive is the safest, tech-enabled youth transportation solution for kids ages 6+. Today’s schools, organizations and busy families depend on HopSkipDrive to get kids everywhere they need to go, 7 days a week.

SAFETY IS HOPSKIPDRIVE’S #1 PRIORITY

Rides are provided by trusted CareDrivers — ‘caregivers on wheels’ — who have a minimum of 5 years of caregiving experience and pass a rigorous 15-point certification process, including fingerprinting, background checks, car inspections, and more (full 15-point certification process listed below).

HopSkipDrive CareDrivers have provided more than 2M+ rides over 20 million safe miles driving kids to and from school and activities.

Our U.S.-based Safe Ride Support team monitors every HopSkipDrive ride in real-time, giving parents and caregivers greater peace of mind by proactively preventing any issues.

This is in addition to many other safety mechanisms, including a patent-pending multifactor authentication process on pickup, GPS tracking, full real-time transparency for parents/caregivers, and more.

EASILY SEE UPCOMING RIDES AND GET CAREDRIVER DETAILS

If your school or another organization is booking transportation for your child, you can see what upcoming rides are booked through your HopSkipDrive app.

For families directly booking rides for kids, you can add single rides, repeating rides, or multi-stop rides directly in the app. You can also leave location-specific notes about pickup, like if your child needs to be signed out of school or walked into their karate class.

You’ll get information about your child’s CareDriver in advance: a photo, bio and vehicle details. This helps you know exactly who is giving your child a ride and prepare your child for their upcoming ride.

TRACK YOUR CHILD’S RIDES IN REAL-TIME, DIRECTLY IN THE APP

Parents and caregivers love the ability to track their child’s ride in real-time directly in the HopSkipDrive app, whether you or your child’s school booked the ride! HopSkipDrive will also send you notifications for each stage of the ride, like when the CareDriver is on their way and when your child has been picked up and dropped off safely.

Keep in mind that if a school or organization booked the ride, they can also track the ride in real-time. And again, our Safe Ride Support team is watching every ride in progress.
Learn more at www.hopskipdrive.com/caregivers

HOPSKIPDRIVE IS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY!

HopSkipDrive is across 16 states:
- AZ: Phoenix, Tucson
- CA: Southern California, Bay Area, Sacramento
- CO: Denver, Colorado Springs
- DC: District of Columbia
- IN: Indianapolis
- KS: Kansas City
- MI: Detroit, Grand Rapids
- MO: Kansas City, St. Louis
- NV: Las Vegas
- PA: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
- TN: Nashville
- TX: Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Midland
- VA: Richmond, Northern Virginia
- WA: Seattle, Spokane
- WI: Madison, Milwaukee

* FULL 15-POINT CAREDRIVER CERTIFICATION PROCESS

1. At least 5 years of caregiving experience
2. Criminal record check: Pass a search of county, state, and national records, including the global watchlist and sex offender registries
3. Pass a fingerprint-based background check
4. Child Abuse and Neglect Scan: State-level clearance from the Department of Human Services database
5. Valid Drivers License
6. Minimum of 3 years of driving experience
7. Pass an initial motor vehicle history search as well as ongoing monitoring for new infractions
8. Age 23+
9. Own or lease a vehicle no more than 13 years old (In some states vehicle must be no more than 10 years old)
10. Proof of registration
11. Proof of insurance consistent with state law
12. Pass an annual 19-point vehicle inspection
13. Complete a live orientation with the HopSkipDrive team
14. Adopt the HopSkipDrive Community Guidelines
15. Adopt Zero Tolerance Policies for the use of drugs or alcohol while driving, nondiscrimination, no-touching, and no-cell phone usage

## Key features

- Vetted CareDrivers with 5+ years of experience
- Rigorous 15-point certification process for drivers
- Real-time ride monitoring and GPS tracking
- Proactive Safe Ride Support team
- Multi-factor authentication for pickups
- Advance CareDriver and vehicle details
- Ride notifications and transparency for parents

## What do users think of HopSkipDrive?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great communication
- 🚀 Excellent safe service
- 🚀 Wonderful transportation service
- 🚀 Lovely service
- 🚀 Convenient and intuitive app
- 🚀 Friendly and courteous drivers
- 🚀 Drivers pick up and drop off safely

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable service
- 🐛 Drivers often late or no-show
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unpredictable service
- 🐛 Expensive for short trips
- 🐛 Predatory and dangerous drivers
- 🐛 Terrible customer service and communication
- 🐛 Drivers do not follow instructions
- 🐛 App has bugs and issues
- 🐛 Charges fees for issues out of user's control

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App login issues
- Location tracking not working
- Incorrect ride scheduling
- Inability to delete old locations

**Most requested features**

- Live tracking of rides
- Ability to rate and favorite drivers
- Shorter notice for booking rides
- Kids version of the app
- Tipping option for drivers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 158)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopskipdrive/id950823144/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible late company

*2026-08-20, version 4.0.9*

These people are always late. By an hour. Every. single.  day.

### 5/5 — My savior!

*2026-08-19, version 4.0.9*

We only have one family car and the dreaded anti-parent LATE START schools are doing now was a huge conflict until I heard about HopSkipDrive. How many working parents can wait until 8:45am to get their kids to school? Just insanity! My district has 0 busses and the only option for late start days is an on site daycare that excludes and discriminates against kids who come in to the school after kindergarten. My child started in first grade so they cannot attend the only before school daycare they provide. Can’t get into the daycare even if you’ve been enrolled at the school for years! I would probably be forced into homeschooling if I did not have this service due to the attendance problems that the schools themselves create. This service is extremely valuable and should be implemented everywhere.

### 5/5 — Huge help!!!

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.9*

I was at a real loss for how to manage working and getting my son home from school.  We live outside of our school district so there are no school offered busses or other parents going our way.  This app has been a lifesaver!! So far we’ve got two rides under our belt and both have gone perfect. Not sure what I was going to do without this app!!

### 1/5 — Great drivers, horrible management

*2026-08-11, version 4.0.8*

Drivers are great people being underpaid by corporate greed. Headquarters in California, always difficult talking to anyone with knowledge and authority to change anything.

### 5/5 — My new go to!

*2026-08-06, version 4.0.8*

I was nervous because my granddaughter is young, but Laura made our first HopSkipDrive experience absolutely perfect. She was early, brought a booster seat, and was incredibly professional. My granddaughter felt safe and comfortable…she said she wants a ride from HSD every day.

### 5/5 — Muy buena aplicación

*2026-07-24, version 4.0.7*

Muy buena esta aplicación hasta horita muy puntuales y muy respetuosos los choferes exelente la recomiendo

### 5/5 — Great center for treatment

*2026-07-10, version 4.0.6*

Highly recommended this place, they take care of the kids really good give them the treatment. They need the stuff really friendly, a professional.

### 5/5 — Felt safer

*2026-06-16, version 4.0.6*

This was our first experience using the service for my oldest daughter, and I felt significantly safer than I would have using a traditional rideshare. As a parent, the added screening and child-focused approach provided a level of comfort and peace of mind that is hard to put a price on.

I especially appreciated Martha quickly accepting the ride after the original driver canceled. She was friendly, professional, and made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. My daughter arrived safely, and the communication throughout the process was excellent.

My only recommendation for improvement would be to allow parents and riders to view the vehicle’s live location while it is en route to the pickup location. Having the same real-time visibility that many transportation apps provide would make an already great service even better.

Overall, this was a very positive first experience, and I would absolutely use the service again. Thank you, Martha, for taking such good care of my daughter.

### 5/5 — My new go to!

*2026-06-16, version 4.0.6*

I was nervous because my granddaughter is young, but Laura made our first HopSkipDrive experience absolutely perfect. She was early, brought a booster seat, and was incredibly professional. My granddaughter felt so safe and comfortable that she wants to ride with Laura every day!

### 5/5 — Service was great and the driver was wonderful

*2026-05-20, version 4.0.6*

The service was great and the driver was wonderful

## Frequently asked questions about HopSkipDrive

### What is HopSkipDrive?

HopSkipDrive is a tech-enabled service that provides safe and reliable transportation for children aged 6 and up. It connects families, schools, and organizations with carefully vetted drivers, known as CareDrivers, to get kids to school, activities, and other destinations.

### How does HopSkipDrive ensure safety for children?

Safety is the top priority, with drivers undergoing a rigorous 15-point certification process including background checks, fingerprinting, and vehicle inspections. Rides are monitored in real-time by a U.S.-based Safe Ride Support team, and the app features multi-factor authentication for pickups and GPS tracking.

### How much does HopSkipDrive cost?

The app itself is free to download and use for booking rides. Pricing for individual rides will vary based on distance and other factors, and will be displayed within the app when booking. Specific pricing details are not provided in the description, but it operates on a pay-per-ride model.

### What kind of rides can I book?

You can book single rides, repeating rides for regular schedules, or multi-stop rides directly through the app. You can also add specific notes for pickup locations, such as instructions for school sign-outs or walking children into activities.

### Is HopSkipDrive available in my area?

HopSkipDrive is available across 16 states in the U.S., including major metropolitan areas in Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Check their website for a detailed list of covered cities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.9 — 2026-08-12

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

We're always updating our app to give you the best possible experience. Please send your feedback to support@hopskipdrive.com.

### 4.0.8 — 2026-08-05

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

We're always updating our app to give you the best possible experience. Please send your feedback to support@hopskipdrive.com.

### 4.0.7 — 2026-07-15

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

We're always updating our app to give you the best possible experience. Please send your feedback to support@hopskipdrive.com.

### 4.0.6 — 2026-05-20

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

We're always updating our app to give you the best possible experience. Please send your feedback to support@hopskipdrive.com.

### 4.0.5 — 2026-05-04

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

We're always updating our app to give you the best possible experience. Please send your feedback to support@hopskipdrive.com.

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- [HopSkipDrive CareDriver](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopskipdrive-caredriver/id1586205895)
- [CareDriver Internal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caredriver-internal/id6602881402)
- [CareGiver Internal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caregiver-internal/id6657948318)

All apps by HopSkipDrive Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/950823143

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