GoKid was recently mentioned in this article on Forbes, along with rides-for-kids companies Zūm, HopSkipDrive, and Kango. It’s exciting to see that there are so many new options when it comes to kids’ transportation, and we’re thrilled that GoKid is a part of this space.
When it comes to finding the right transportation solution for your kids, though, it’s important to take the time to familiarize yourself with the differences between each service, what is offered, and how your child’s safety is handled.
The Kids Transportation Industry
Services like Uber and Lyft have stepped in to offer convenience and affordability where the public transportation industry falls short. But because kids are technically not allowed to use these services on their own, there’s still demand for kids’ transportation solutions – and the demand is worldwide.
That’s why rideshare services specifically for kids have gradually emerged.
Zūm, HopSkipDrive, and Kango are all paid ridesharing services for kids. While each service takes a slightly different approach, the general idea is the same: Families can schedule rides for kids with vetted drivers. It’s sort of like an Uber or Lyft just for kids, and allows kids to get to school, sports, and activities even when parents aren’t available to drive. The downside? These are all paid services, similar to a taxi (with similar price points!).
What GoKid Does Differently
With half of schools in the US no longer providing bus services, there is a clear need for safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for kids. GoKid takes a different approach, though, with many benefits that our families love:
- GoKid is a carpool solution built by parents for parents; what this means is that your kids will only be driven by you and other parents you know and trust. You can choose which parents you invite to carpool with, so you always know who is picking your child up. Plus, parents need to have one of their own children in the carpool in order to drive. This design helps to maximize carpool safety.
- You don’t pay for setting up a ride with GoKid. Since you and other parents are working together to drive the carpools, you can all split the driving without worrying about money exchanging hands. Not only does this make the carpools convenient, but it saves you money, too. GoKid supports its services by charging for premium features such as the integration of your carpools into your calendar, and we license a school-wide solution GoKid Connect to school.
- We are creating communities! Your kids won’t be alone in the car. With carpools, your kids will be riding with other kids they know, providing a valuable opportunity for socialization, the development of friendships, and just a more comfortable atmosphere for your child on the whole.
- When you use GoKid to schedule carpools, you can feel good about being eco-friendly. Because GoKid means fewer vehicles on the road, you’re helping to reduce emissions. With over 200,000 rides scheduled through GoKid so far, we’ve helped to prevent 1,450 tons of CO2 from being released by unnecessary driving.
In summary, ridesharing services like ZUM and HopSkipDrive use paid drivers and charge per ride, while GoKid is driven by parents and is free to use the core functionalities. Convenient, easy to use, and practical, GoKid is a great option when you need to get your kids to school, sports, activities, summer camps, and more.
Kid was recently mentioned in this article on Forbes, along with rides-for-kids companies Zūm, HopSkipDrive, and Kango. It’s exciting to see that there are so many new options when it comes to kids’ transportation, and we’re thrilled that GoKid is a part of this space.
When it comes to finding the right transportation solution for your kids, though, it’s important to take the time to familiarize yourself with the differences between each service, what is offered, and how your child’s safety is handled.
The Kids Transportation Industry
Services like Uber and Lyft have stepped in to offer convenience and affordability where the public transportation industry falls short. But because kids are technically not allowed to use these services on their own, there’s still demand for kids’ transportation solutions – and the demand is worldwide.
That’s why rideshare services specifically for kids have gradually emerged.
Zūm, HopSkipDrive, and Kango are all paid ridesharing services for kids. While each service takes a slightly different approach, the general idea is the same: Families can schedule rides for kids with vetted drivers. It’s sort of like an Uber or Lyft just for kids, and allows kids to get to school, sports, and activities even when parents aren’t available to drive. The downside? These are all paid services, similar to a taxi (with similar price points!).
What GoKid Does Differently
With half of schools in the US no longer providing bus services, there is a clear need for safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for kids. GoKid takes a different approach, though, with many benefits that our families love:
- GoKid is a carpool solution built by parents for parents; what this means is that your kids will only be driven by you and other parents you know and trust. You can choose which parents you invite to carpool with, so you always know who is picking your child up. Plus, parents need to have one of their own children in the carpool in order to drive. This design helps to maximize carpool safety.
- You don’t pay for setting up a ride with GoKid. Since you and other parents are working together to drive the carpools, you can all split the driving without worrying about money exchanging hands. Not only does this make the carpools convenient, but it saves you money, too. GoKid supports its services by charging for premium features such as the integration of your carpools into your calendar, and we license a school-wide solution GoKid Connect to School.
- We are creating communities! Your kids won’t be alone in the car. With carpools, your kids will be riding with other kids they know, providing a valuable opportunity for socialization, the development of friendships, and just a more comfortable atmosphere for your child on the whole.
- When you use GoKid to schedule carpools, you can feel good about being eco-friendly. Because GoKid means fewer vehicles on the road, you’re helping to reduce emissions. With over 200,000 rides scheduled through GoKid so far, we’ve helped to prevent 1,450 tons of CO2 from being released by unnecessary driving.
In summary, ridesharing services like ZUM and HopSkipDrive are using paid drivers and are charging per ride, while GoKid is driven by parents and is free to use the core functionalities. Convenient, easy to use, and practical, GoKid is a great option when you need to get your kids to school, sports, activities, summer camps, and more.
