EverDriven rolls out AI camera system to 55 school districts across 12 states

EverDriven, a provider of Alternative Student Transportation services, has deployed its camera monitoring system across 55 school districts in 12 states since launching the technology in September 2024.

The company specializes in transportation solutions for students with special needs, those experiencing homelessness, and other non-traditional riders, operating in 34 states across the U.S.

Implementation across school districts

The rollout includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. The system records interior and exterior footage, storing encrypted high-resolution video and audio for 30 days. Access is restricted to authorized personnel with password protection in place.

Trace Tolby, Student Transportation Director at Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona, said the system has improved monitoring:

“As a district that values student safety above all, the EverDriven Camera Solution is a game-changer for us. It ensures the safety and accountability of every ride. The transparency it provides has strengthened our relationship with EverDriven and they'll be transporting more students for us as a result.”

Technology and data security

The camera system is part of EverDriven’s broader technology platform, which also includes the VIP app for parents and staff and a District Portal for managing transportation requests. The VIP app provides driver details, trip updates, and estimated arrival times using GPS tracking. Staff access is geofenced to school grounds to protect sensitive data.

Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven, said the expansion reflects a shift toward increased monitoring solutions in student transportation:

“Safety is at the core of everything we do at EverDriven. Since we launched the Camera Solution six months ago, we’ve quickly introduced this technology to districts around the country, setting a new standard for accountability in our industry.

“The demand underscores the critical need for advanced monitoring solutions, and as the largest Alternative Student Transportation company in the U.S. with operations in 34 states, we are committed to continually raising the bar because all students deserve a safe, secure, and reliable ride to school.”