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Board approves switch to EverDriven for some special‑needs routes over parent and driver objections
Summary
After public comment from drivers and parents warning that a rideshare model could disrupt routes for students with special needs, the Paramount Unified board voted 3–2 to approve a contract with EverDriven Technologies to replace some taxi-based transportation services.
The Paramount Unified School District board voted 3–2 on Sept. 10 to approve a contract with EverDriven Technologies Inc. to provide some student transportation services, a decision parents and current drivers said could harm students who rely on consistent, trained drivers.
Drivers representing the incumbent contractor and multiple parents urged the board to keep the existing service. "Is a $52,000 difference — less than 2% — worth disrupting a program with no complaints, consistent drivers, and strong community support?" asked a…
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