DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverDriven, the nation’s leading alternative youth transportation solutions, today marked a major milestone, surpassing 150 million safe miles driven. With its recent expansion into seven additional states, bringing its total to 33, EverDriven continues to set the standard for safe, reliable transportation, solidifying its position as the largest and most trusted provider.
Expanding Footprint and Student Impact
EverDriven’s extensive network now spans 33 states, with recent entries into Deleware, Maine, South Dakota, Alaska, Nebraska, Louisiana, and Alabama. This growth has enabled EverDriven to serve 23,476 unique students in fiscal year 2024, ensuring access to reliable transportation tailored to meet individual student needs.
This rapid expansion has been supported by a growing team, which has tripled in size over the past four years to more than 300 employees. With a robust network of nearly 500 service providers and 9,000 drivers—all meeting the highest safety standards—EverDriven is uniquely equipped to scale and support communities across the nation.
"The rapid growth we’ve experienced reflects the increasing demand from districts looking for reliable, safe, and customized transportation solutions for their students," said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven. "As districts face more complex challenges, they are turning to partners like EverDriven to bridge transportation gaps. Every new state and mile we cover represents our commitment to meeting these needs and creating lasting partnerships with schools and communities.”
Innovation Driving Success
Beyond expanding its reach and increasing the number of students served, EverDriven continues to build momentum through innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of schools and families. By staying ahead of trends in Alternative Student Transportation, the company ensures it remains a trusted partner for districts nationwide. Recent innovations include:
- Comprehensive Camera Solution available across its network, enhancing visibility and safety. In less than a month since its launch, EverDriven has rolled out this technology to 13 states and dozens of school districts nationwide.
- EverDriven VIP, a mobile app launched in December 2021, offers GPS tracking, notifications, and estimated arrival times, supporting parents/guardians with visibility and peace of mind for their child’s transportation. As of Summer 2024, EverDriven VIP additionally equips teachers and administrators with real-time access to monitor student journeys, streamline coordination, and ensure seamless communication between schools, families, and drivers.
These innovative offerings ensure EverDriven continues to exceed the expectations of school districts and families alike, via seamless and secure transportation solutions.
Safety at the Core of EverDriven’s Mission
Building on its expansive growth, EverDriven continues to prioritize safety as the foundation of its operations, ensuring every student’s journey is secure and reliable. The company’s success is a direct result of its unwavering commitment to safety, offering innovative features that go beyond industry standards. Key safety initiatives include:
- Onboard Monitors: EverDriven stands out as one of the few transportation providers offering 605 vetted monitors to ride alongside students during their journeys. Rolled out in 2014, these monitors provide additional supervision, support students with special needs, and help manage behavioral challenges, ensuring a calm and secure environment from pick-up to drop-off.
- Safety Vests: Worn by every driver, these bright blue, branded safety vests serve as a clear form of driver identification for students, parents, and school staff. Introduced in Summer 2023, these vests enhance visibility and provide an additional layer of assurance alongside the EverDriven window sticker, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety and transparency throughout each journey.
- Driver Education Course: In partnership with School Bus Safety Company, EverDriven launched a first-of-its-kind driver education course in January 2024. This comprehensive, Alternative Student Transportation course accelerates safety standards, educating drivers and monitors on topics like safe driving practices, defensive driving, and sensitivity to passenger needs.
- Quality Checks: Upholding the highest safety and service standards, EverDriven initiated onsite quality checks in April 2023, conducting random, in-person inspections at schools to ensure driver and vehicle readiness. These checks assess key safety aspects, such as vehicle cleanliness, operational condition, and compliance with safety protocols to verify that all drivers and their vehicles remain up to EverDriven’s standards – safe, and ready to serve students.
“Reaching 150 million miles reflects both our growth and our unwavering commitment to safe student transportation,” said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven. “As we expand our services, safety remains at the heart of everything we do. No matter how far we grow, our mission stays the same ensuring every student arrives safely and securely, every time.”
To learn more about EverDriven’s innovative solutions and how they are transforming student transportation, visit www.everdriven.com/technology/.
About EverDriven
EverDriven is the leader in Alternative Student Transportation for school districts nationwide. With nearly 700 school district contracts and over 28,000 students served last year alone, EverDriven has established itself as a nationwide leader in safety and technology-enabled Alternative Student Transportation. Leveraging proprietary routing technology and customized transportation services, the company has been instrumental in addressing driver shortages, helping reduce chronic absenteeism, accommodating varying bell times, and serving unique student needs related to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, special needs, ESSA, hard-to-serve trips, and out-of-district placements. For more information, visit everdriven.com.
