Region 4 Education Service Center has, once again, selected EverDriven Technologies, to be awarded as a cooperative vendor partner for their Alternative Student Transportation services through OMNIA Partners. This continued partnership underscores OMNIA Partners' commitment to providing their members with unparalleled access to innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions.

EverDriven, the nation’s leading provider of safe, Alternative Student Transportation, is well known for its expertise in offering specialized student transportation services tailored to meet the unique needs of the country’s most vulnerable students like those special needs or experiencing homelessness. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, EverDriven has a proven track record of delivering high-quality student transportation services that prioritize safety, reliability, and customer service.

As a strategic supplier partner of OMNIA Partners since 2011, EverDriven has helped school districts solve their transportation challenges for over 20 years, 13 of which has been through the OMNIA Partners collaboration.

“We are thrilled to partner with EverDriven to provide our participants with safe Alternative Student Transportation services,” said Doug Looney, Senior Vice President of Sales at OMNIA Partners. “This partnership aligns with our goal to help organizations improve their buying experience through innovative procurement solutions, while delivering exceptional value and support."

Benefits of this partnership to school districts include:

1. Accessibility: EverDriven’s services help districts ensure that all students have reliable access to educational institutions and essential services.
2. Efficiency: Through the purchasing power of OMNIA Partners, public agencies can benefit from competitive national pricing resulting in significant cost savings on transportation services and a faster vendor onboarding process getting students on the road, and to school, sooner.
3. Safety and Transparency: EverDriven’s is the only vendor that requires driver education developed specifically for Alternative Student Transportation drivers to ensure the safety of the students they transport. Their commitment to safety also includes rigorous driver background checks, continuous monitoring, and the use of advanced technology to enable parents/guardians and school districts to track each trip as they happen. 
4. Customized Solutions: EverDriven offers tailored transportation solutions designed to meet the specific needs of diverse populations, ensuring that all individuals receive the appropriate level of care and support during their journeys.

“Being selected by Region 4 Education Service Center as a vendor for the third time is a tremendous honor,” said Mitch Bowling, CEO at EverDriven. “We are committed to setting the bar for the highest safety standards and customer service, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with OMNIA Partners, and their members, to enable access to education for students around the country.”