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The safety of our children has always been our priority!

We go the extra mile to make sure everyone is protected on every ride.

COVID-19 safety

We have incorporated additional measures and operational changes to ensure everyone stays safe during these uncertain times.

Keeping everybody safe on every ride

We have implemented safety protocols informed by CDC and local health authority guidelines to keep our students, drivers and school communities safe. This includes mandatory face masks, regular fogging/sanitization of high touch points surfaces in all vehicles.

All drivers/children are required to wear masks at all times while in vehicles unless medically cleared not to. Temperature checks and hand sanitizing will be required for each child before entering the vehicles. Any temperature at 100.4 or higher may result in a refusal of transportation for that day. 

Helping schools reopen safely

Schools are facing the enormous challenge of safely re-opening under unprecedented conditions. We continue to partner with school districts and community leaders to enable safe student transportation as schools reopen during COVID-19.

Drivers you can trust

We hold our drivers to high standards when it comes to student safety.

All drivers have proper State Credentials to provide Student Transportation. 

All drivers of Piggyback-rides non-traditional student transportation undergo rigorous screening, background checks, and training. Piggyback-rides offers this service to benefit our school districts and best meet the needs of students.

Traditional Student Transportation

Piggyback-Rides provides experienced and reputable drivers who exceed federal, state and local standards.

Rigorous screening

  • At least 25 years old
  • Preferred childcare/family services experience
  • Successfully complete comprehensive interview
  • Clean driving record
  • Federal/State Background Checks
  • Alcohol/Drug Screening
  • Child Protective Services Check
  • Sex Offender Registry Check

Ongoing licensing and certification

  • Thorough background checks above and beyond state requirements
  • Successfully completed state and company training programs
  • Continuous behind-the-wheel evaluations
  • Valid CT State Driver’s license with appropriate student transportation endorsements
  • Piggyback-Rides drivers and vehicles exceed all state-specific school transportation requirements. 
  • Drivers also have First Aid/CPR Certifications

Safety is our #1 priority

  • Emergency preparedness
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Strategies for driving Special Education students
  • Emergency preparedness
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Strategies for driving Special Education students

peace of mind Of Mind, Every Time is our Motto!

Ride Safety Protocols

Our drivers are required to adhere to specific safety protocols while picking up or dropping off students and while driving. These include procedures around secure seatbelt buckling, using designated pickup and dropoff locations and mobile device usage.

Safe Pickups and Drop Offs

Our processes support customized pickup and drop-off instructions for each student, easing the safe transport of our youngest students or communicating self-release protocols for Special Education students.

Incident Management

Appropriate and timely responses to behavioral or harmful incidents is critical to maintaining a safe environment for all students. Our safety protocols mandate specific actions and formal reporting to ensure all parties are informed quickly.

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Fill out the Quote form below and we will get back to you with a Custom Quote. Please note: due to high demand we may not be able to service you at this time, however, we will add your name to our waitlist. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.