EverDriven Launches SafeOps Council to Raise Student Transportation Safety Standards

New safety excellence council aims to scale best practices and provide greater transparency for districts and families.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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EverDriven, a leader in alternative student transportation, has launched the SafeOps Council to build on its industry-leading safety performance and set new standards for specialized student transportation. The cross-functional council will focus on operational excellence, technology integration, and comprehensive training to strengthen vetting, monitoring, regulatory compliance, and transparency across EverDriven's 36-state network.

Why it matters

Student transportation safety is a critical concern for districts and families. EverDriven's launch of the SafeOps Council demonstrates its commitment to continuous improvement and raising the bar for safety in this specialized industry, which could have a positive impact on thousands of students across the country.

The details

The SafeOps Council will standardize proven safety protocols across all regions, including enhanced driver screening, vehicle inspection procedures, and incident response processes. It will also leverage EverDriven's expanding safety technology infrastructure, such as in-vehicle cameras, GPS tracking, and telematics monitoring, to improve transparency and enable proactive safety interventions. Additionally, the council will set industry standards through comprehensive safety training programs for drivers, monitors, service providers, and EverDriven field teams.

  • EverDriven launched the SafeOps Council in February 2026.

The players

EverDriven

The nation's leader in Alternative Student Transportation, operating in 36 states.

Mitch Bowling

CEO of EverDriven.

Adam Warner

Vice President of Field Operations and Head of Safety at EverDriven.

Olivia Shoberg

Transportation Coordinator at Appleton School District, a partner of EverDriven.

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What they’re saying

“EverDriven sets the bar for safety in student transportation. SafeOps focuses solely on how we protect and ensure the safest possible experience for every student we transport. It applies our safety standards consistently as we grow, giving districts and families even greater confidence, transparency, and trust in every ride.”

— Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven (BusinessWire)

“SafeOps isn't about identifying problems—it's about protecting excellence as we scale. We're embedding the discipline and oversight that drive strong safety outcomes deeper into every process, every region, and every ride.”

— Adam Warner, Vice President of Field Operations and Head of Safety at EverDriven (BusinessWire)

“Working with EverDriven has been a fantastic experience. Their dedication to student safety is clear in everything they do, and it really gives peace of mind knowing students are in such good hands. I appreciate how flexible and responsive their team is—they really take the time to understand the unique needs of each situation and find solutions that work.”

— Olivia Shoberg, Transportation Coordinator at Appleton School District (BusinessWire)

What’s next

EverDriven plans to continue expanding the SafeOps Council's initiatives across its 36-state network, with the goal of setting new industry standards for student transportation safety.

The takeaway

EverDriven's launch of the SafeOps Council demonstrates its commitment to continuous improvement and raising the bar for safety in the specialized student transportation industry, which could have a positive impact on thousands of students across the country.