EverDriven, a US student transportation company, has launched Consolidated Routing Services, a platform unifying routing across yellow buses, vans and alternative transport modes. The technology-agnostic solution combines AI-enabled software with human expertise to optimise routes in real time. The service promises up to 15% reduction in route costs, shorter ride times and improved on-time performance. It identifies inefficiencies like vacated and unassigned routes whilst working alongside districts' existing routing software. EverDriven serves over 800 districts across 36 states and completed more than 2 million trips last year. The company, which has 20 years' experience in alternative student transportation, specialises in routing for students with disabilities and those experiencing housing instability. Districts can access cost-neutral routing services, semester planning and ongoing optimisation support.

EverDriven, a provider of alternative student transportation, has launched a redesigned VIP App offering multilingual support, real-time trip visibility and enhanced communication for families and school districts. The app provides caregivers with actionable information throughout every stage of their child's journey, from driver approach through drop-off and pickup. Key features include native English and Spanish support with additional languages planned, an intuitive user interface, comprehensive trip details including driver and vehicle information, and improved real-time communication capabilities. Serving over 800 districts across 36 states, EverDriven completed more than two million trips last year, with 99.99% accident-free and 100% safety compliance. The updated app is now available to parents and caregivers in partnering districts through Apple and Android app stores.

DENVER, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverDriven Technologies (the “Company”), an alternative student transportation platform, announced today that it has been acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”), a middle-market private investment firm with offices in Boston and New York. The Company had been owned by affiliates of Palladium Equity Partners, LLC (“Palladium”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  EverDriven is a leader in alternative student transportation for school districts, using technology and logistics expertise to solve special transportation needs for children. The Company provides transportation for 28,000 students annually, primarily children qualifying under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Special Education programs. EverDriven partners with nearly 700 school districts across 29 states, helping families safely get their loved ones to and from school. For more information, visit www.everdriven.com.  Under Palladium’s ownership, EverDriven recruited a talented management team and board of directors to grow the business into a nationwide platform