DENVER, Colo. -EverDriven, the leading Alternative Student Transportation provider dedicated to serving students with disabilities and special needs, is rolling out a Giving Tuesday initiative to support Special Olympics Colorado, earmarking $1 for every mile driven in Colorado on December 3. With EverDriven traveling an average of approximately 12,000 miles daily in Colorado, the initiative is expected to generate approximately $12,000 in donations, directly benefiting programs that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Building on its commitment to drive positive change in its local community, EverDriven is also dedicating 720 hours of employee volunteer service to Special Olympics Colorado programs, with every regional team member contributing eight hours of their time. Combining charitable contributions with hands-on involvement, EverDriven regularly demonstrates its passion for going the extra mile for the students and families it serves, particularly those with special needs.

“This support from EverDriven ensures our athletes can continue to thrive on and off the field,” said Megan Scremin, CEO of Special Olympics Colorado. “These donations and helping hands will go a long way in helping us create meaningful experiences for Coloradans with intellectual disabilities and strengthen inclusion in communities across Colorado.”

Special Olympics Colorado is dedicated to fostering inclusion, breaking down barriers, and creating opportunities through sports and health initiatives. By tying donations to miles driven and encouraging hands-on involvement from employees, EverDriven is helping to advance these goals while also spotlighting the importance of transportation on equity.

“Transportation is more than just moving people from one place to another,” said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven. “This Giving Tuesday initiative reflects our commitment to using transportation and technology as a force for good. We’re honored to partner with Special Olympics Colorado and support the incredible work they do in our Colorado community.”

To learn more about EverDriven and the technology solutions it provides to districts, students, parents, and school staff, visit EverDriven. To support, visit Special Olympics Colorado.

About EverDriven:
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.

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DENVER, Colo. – EverDriven, the leader in Alternative Student Transportation, has unveiled its most robust suite of visibility-enhancing tools with the nationwide rollout of the EverDriven Camera Solution. This cutting-edge technology, alongside the newly upgraded VIP app, forms a comprehensive solution designed to increase transparency for all stakeholders. Together, the EverDriven Camera Solution, VIP app for parents and school staff, and the innovative District Portal, solidify EverDriven’s commitment to advancing visibility in student transportation.

“Visibility and safety go hand-in-hand in terms of student transportation,” says CEO of EverDriven, Mitch Bowling. “In building and expanding these offerings, our team at EverDriven is setting a new standard for accountability in our industry. As the largest Alternative Student Transportation company in the country with operations in 33 states, we are committed to continually raising the bar because all students deserve a safe, secure, and reliable ride to school.”

With the largest cloud storage capacity in the industry, the EverDriven Camera Solution securely stores high-resolution recordings for 30 days. Enabling extended access to audio and video of the interior of the vehicle, as well as exterior dashboard footage of surroundings, the camera offering provides a comprehensive picture of each trip. All recordings are password-protected, encrypted, and accessible only to authorized personnel, ensuring maximum data protection, confidentiality, and secure review of footage while upholding student privacy.

“As a district that values student safety above all, the EverDriven Camera Solution is a game-changer for us,” says Trace Tolby, Student Transportation Director at Gilbert Public Schools. “It ensures the safety and accountability of every ride. The transparency it provides has strengthened our relationship with EverDriven and they’ll be driving more students for us as a result.”

Earlier this summer, EverDriven launched a first-of-its-kind solution to provide visibility to school staff including approved teachers and teacher’s aids. The upleveled VIP app delivers driver information, estimated arrival times, and trip updates via GPS technology, with geofenced staff access limited to school grounds to protect sensitive student data while streamlining the pick-up and drop-off process. Prior to this upgrade, EverDriven VIP was exclusively available to parents and guardians. EverDriven is the first provider to offer double-sided transparency, increasing safety on all stakeholder fronts.

EverDriven also empowers school districts to effectively outsource student transportation through its innovative District Portal online, offering customized options to improve service quality, simplify operations and round out transparency.

To learn more about EverDriven and the technology solutions it provides to districts, students, parents/guardians, and school staff, visit https://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.

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DENVER GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — EverDriven, the leader in Alternative Student Transportation, announced today the addition of Bridgette Brinkmann as Chief People Officer. Brinkmann leads the company’s human capital strategy, overseeing talent for a nationally distributed and growing team as well as initiatives related to culture, engagement, learning and development, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and regulatory and compliance efforts.

“We’re thrilled and proud to welcome Bridgette to the EverDriven team,” said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven. “Not only does Bridgette contribute her impressive experience leading teams for some of the world’s biggest companies, but she also brings the intangibles – the heart, the connection with people, and the intrinsic motivation to help us on our mission to serve all students and empower their education.”

Brinkmann has a proven track record of translating a company’s mission and values into a meaningful employee experience, resulting in sustainable business outcomes. With extensive experience at purpose-driven companies such as Pfizer, Danone, Vail Resorts, and the hyper-growth startup Meati, Brinkmann is well-equipped to support EverDriven’s growth while prioritizing its mission. At Pfizer, Danone, and Vail Resorts, she focused on leading change, cultivating high-performing teams, and building organizational culture. At Meati, she played a pivotal role in expanding the startup’s retail footprint to 7,000 stores, demonstrating her ability to drive business growth while nurturing talent.

“What attracted me to EverDriven is the potential to have a differentiated impact on people’s lives,” said Brinkmann. “While I love to grow businesses and teams, I love it so much more when we can change the world for the better. I am excited to be part of a high-performing team that strives every day to build a better business and positively impact our communities.”

In her role, Brinkmann will prioritize the evolution of EverDriven’s culture to support expansion and growth, identifying and recruiting mission-driven talent who are eager to contribute to building an industry-leading organization.

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