HopSkipDrive
Washington, United States · Information Technology, Manufacturing, Software
HopSkipDrive offers safe, dependable transportation solutions for schools and families. As the innovators in youth transportation, we make complicated logistics simpler to help kids, families, and administrators save time and reduce stress. Safety is in our DNA, designed in at every step. From the sophisticated technology that includes real-time tracking, alerts and monitoring of driving behav
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Washington, United States
- Employees
- 215
- Industries
- Information Technology, Manufacturing, Software
- Status
- Private
- Website
- hopskipdrive.com
- Company page
Recent activity at HopSkipDrive
- : HopSkipDrive Hires David Katcher as Chief Operating Officer and Tyler Baldwin as Chief Revenue Officer
- : HopSkipDrive Launches Transportation Management Service in Kansas City to Support Local Schools
- : HopSkipDrive to Expand Services in Kansas City, KS with Local School District Partnerships
- : HopSkipDrive Appoints Sandra Dainora Petersen as Senior Vice President of Product
- : HopSkipDrive Announces Partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools
- : Hopskipdrive Raises $37M Series D To Continue Transforming School Transportation
- : HOPSKIPDRIVE, INC.
HopSkipDrive funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Series D | $37.0M |
| Jul 2015 | Seed | $3.8M |
Leadership
- Joanna Newman McFarland, Co-Founder and CEO
- Tyler Baldwin, Chief Revenue Officer
- David Katcher, Chief Operating Officer
- Sandra Dainora Petersen, Vice President of Product
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HopSkipDrive in the news
- HopSkipDrive Introduces Their Spanish Language App For Caregivers - Business Wire (Jul 21, 2026)
- Metro Detroit schools partner with rideshare to aid bus driver shortage - The Detroit News (Oct 09, 2022)
- HopSkipDrive Provides Transportation Services for Bakersfield’s Most Vulnerable Students - KCSOS News (Aug 20, 2024)
- HopSkipDrive beats new California ride-sharing emissions targets - TechCrunch (Feb 14, 2024)
- Rethinking the Ride to School - The Washington Post (Jan 13, 2020)
- The Tricky Business of Making Ride-Hail Work for Kids - WIRED (Jan 02, 2019)
- (Report) The State of School Transportation in 2021 - School Transportation News (Apr 01, 2021)
- Uber says 'no' to kids, but a growing number of ride apps say 'yes.' Parents are a 'maybe' - USA Today (Sep 13, 2019)
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About HopSkipDrive: questions and answers
What does HopSkipDrive do?
HopSkipDrive offers safe, dependable transportation solutions for schools and families. As the innovators in youth transportation, we make complicated logistics simpler to help kids, families, and administrators save time and reduce stress. Safety is in our DNA, designed in at every step. From the sophisticated technology that includes real-time tracking, alerts and monitoring of driving behav
Where is HopSkipDrive headquartered?
HopSkipDrive is headquartered in Washington, United States.
How many employees does HopSkipDrive have?
HopSkipDrive has about 215 employees.
Has HopSkipDrive raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 2 funding events for HopSkipDrive. The most recent, Series D of $37.0M, was in Sep 2022.
Who leads HopSkipDrive?
Joanna Newman McFarland is a Co-Founder and CEO at HopSkipDrive.
What is the latest news on HopSkipDrive?
On May 07, 2025, HopSkipDrive Hires David Katcher as Chief Operating Officer and Tyler Baldwin as Chief Revenue Officer
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy