September 2017 Newsletter
The on-demand school bus
The 2017 school year is off to an exciting start, but there’s just one problem — we’re all booked up!
We have now begun a wait list for both parents and partner locations. Click below to email Dan and be added to the wait list or to let us know which partner on the wait list you absolutely can’t live without.
If you haven’t been in touch yet and need to book a ride please reach out — we’d love to add your ride onto an existing route if possible.
Email Dan Now to Reserve your Spot on the Waitlist
Just like a big yellow School Bus, Sheprd’s On-Demand School Bus groups students heading the same direction together on a single route. Based on our estimates 85% of Sheprd’s rides in September are shared!
Shared rides mean less congestion at parent “blue zone” loading areas, fewer vehicles on the road, safer environments for walking/biking, and more kids making new friends. It’s a win for everyone in the community!Over the past few months the Sheprd team has met with community leaders and city/school district staff. For the Newton Mayor’s office, we sent out a survey to parents and got some amazing responses like the one below:
“I had a fantastic experience with Sheprd — well worth the $17 price tag for knowing that my child is safely being transported. The customer service isoutstanding, the app was very easy to use/navigate, and the best part is that they text you once your child arrives to their intended location. Great peace of mind.”
Thank you to all of the families who shared their experiences and thoughts. We’ve heard your ask for app improvements and an expanded service area with a longer partner list. I’m excited to report that our growing team is prioritizing these items now.
Lastly, we’re excited to share that Sheprd has been selected as a semi-finalist in the Forbes “Global Change the World Competition.” Over 1,000 Under 30 entrepreneurs entered and fewer than 50 were selected as semi-finalists. The Final Four will compete on stage for the grand prize — an investment from Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary (Sound Ventures) and Rough Draft Ventures/General Catalyst, as well as an advertising campaign in Forbes.
What to expect from Sheprd in October:
Keep an eye out for exciting news about our new investment round, local news coverage, and maybe even our first national TV appearance!
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We’re here to help
Still have questions about how Sheprd works? Want to know more about our vehicles and drivers? Need help downloading the app or booking a ride? Contact us day or night at (617) 564–0725 or hello@sheprd.us.
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