Rideshare startup HopSkipDrive reports data breach of 155k drivers
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HopSkipDrive, a Los Angeles-based startup offering rideshare services tailored for children and teenagers, reports a data breach impacting 155,394 drivers. Founded in 2014, the company has secured around $90 million in funding and collaborates with school districts to provide transportation solutions for students not covered by traditional bus routes or those requiring additional support.
The breach compromised a range of personal data, including:
- names,
- email addresses
- postal addresses,
- driver license numbers,
- non-driver identification card numbers.
The nature of the attack is not disclosed.
The incident spanned from May 31, 2023, to June 10, 2023, and was initially identified on June 12, 2023, following suspicious activities in third-party applications used by HopSkipDrive. Despite the breach's scope, it was clarified that no employee or customer data was accessed.
The company is notifying the affected drivers and implementing measures to mitigate potential impacts on its community.
