NASDPTS Annual Conference November 2016 Emerging Issues in Student Transportation NASDPTS Annual Conference November 2016

Ridesharing

What is Ridesharing? Driver and passenger connected via an app Adult Ridesharing Companies: Uber, Lyft Child Ridesharing Companies: HopSkipDrive, Kango, Zum

HopSkipDrive

Zum

Realities Convenience Perceived “Safety & Security” Helps parents manage day-to-day logistics Parents willing to pay for service Perceived “Safety & Security” Vetting of drivers/vehicles, specialized insurance, tracking apps “Mom network is powerful” Competition to student transportation?

Automated Vehicles

What Vehicle Automation? Level 0: Human driver does everything Level 1: Automated systems can assist Level 2: Automated system can actually conduct some functions, while the human monitors Level 3: Automated system conducts some functions, but the human driver must be ready to take control Level 4: Automated control, but only operates in certain environments and under certain conditions Level 5: Automated performs all tasks under all conditions

Players & Landscape Players Landscape Car Manufacturers and Suppliers Corporations (Google, Apple, Microsoft, Bosch) Uber, Lyft Landscape NHTSA encouraging current leaders to drive the policy and only offering broad-brushed guidance Corporations and States (CA, NV, FL, MI, PA) ahead of Federal Government

Many Questions, Few Answers Vehicles of mixed ability on the roads Are the vehicles safer? Studies? Data? Cybersecurity National infrastructure State definitions of a “driver” Enforcement, Accident investigation Liability, Insurance Presidential Transition

National School Transportation Association Contact Information Ronna Weber Executive Director National School Transportation Association 122 South Royal Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 684-3200 rweber@yellowbuses.org www.yellowbuses.org