EverDriven, a leader in modern student transportation, announced a 94% year-over-year increase in new business for fiscal year 2025, signaling a nationwide shift as school districts adopt alternative transportation solutions. The surge underscores a growing commitment to flexible systems that ensure every student can get to school safely and reliably, particularly in the charter school sector, where enrollment continues to climb. According to the company, 84% of states are experiencing charter enrollment growth that exceeds school-aged population growth, and EverDriven's charter school partnerships increased 31% from fiscal year 2024 to 2025, and 173% over the past two years.
EverDriven CEO Mitch Bowling attributed the growth to a "perfect storm of challenges" facing districts, including rising numbers of students experiencing housing instability or with special education requirements, rapid charter school growth, and new state regulations. "Schools are rethinking how they ensure every student’s transportation needs are met," Bowling said. "EverDriven’s human-led, tech-enabled model is helping districts modernize quickly, while keeping equity and safety at the forefront."
Safety remains a key differentiator. According to the company’s Future of Modern Student Transportation and Safety Report, EverDriven safely transported more than 31,000 students over 33 million miles last year, achieving a 99.99% safety record. Since its inception, the company has completed over 12 million trips spanning 180 million miles with 100% compliance with state and federal safety standards. Additionally, more than 70% of students with disabilities are paired with the same driver throughout the school year, building trust and consistency.
EverDriven also demonstrated proactive compliance with California’s Senate Bill 88 (SB88), completing all necessary requirements six months ahead of the July 2025 deadline. The systems developed for SB88 have been integrated across EverDriven’s national operations, elevating safety standards for all districts. "EverDriven took the guesswork out of SB88 compliance. Their expert team ensures drivers, vehicles, and reporting are fully aligned with the new regulations," said Carlos Chicas, Executive Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation at Capistrano Unified School District, in a statement.
The company now supports more than 800 school districts across 36 states, safely transporting 32,641 students. New districts in California, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona have recently come on board. As demand continues to rise, EverDriven is focused on scaling its impact to bring modern, student-centered transportation to more communities nationwide.
