Hiring East Bay Drivers - Sign On Bonus

Via Transportation; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Driver Bonus $300

Flexible shifts

Driver support on road

Job summary

Via Student Transit in Richmond is seeking safe, reliable drivers to transport students to and from school using your own vehicle. You’ll take scheduled routes with smart routing, supported by a dedicated team, and help families in your community every day.

Earn up to $32 per hour, pick shifts that fit your schedule, and receive a $300 new driver bonus. Expect on-road support, and pay applies to completed driving hours; you’ll cover fuel and insurance costs.

Qualifications

• Be at least 25 years old and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Minimum 5 years of unrestricted U.S. driving history.
• Active personal auto insurance and a qualifying personal vehicle.
• Smartphone compatible with the Via Driver App.
• Able to pass fingerprint background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Drive scheduled student transportation routes in your own vehicle.
• Ensure safety and maintain vehicle readiness for daily tasks.
• Handle fuel costs, maintenance and insurance responsibilities.

Skills

Valid U.S. driver’s license

5 years driving history

Active personal auto insurance

Smartphone for driver app use

Background check & drug screening

Tools

Via Driver App

Job description

Job Description

Drive With Purpose. Transport Students. Earn Up to $32/Hour.

Looking for a flexible way to earn extra income while making a real impact in your community?

Via Student Transit is looking for safe, reliable local drivers in the Richmond area to transport students to and from school using their own personal vehicle. Unlike traditional rideshare, you'll complete scheduled student transportation routes with smart routing, dedicated support, and the opportunity to help families in your community every day.

To read our FAQ, click here: drive-with-vst-faq/

Why Drive with Via Student Transit?

• Earn $32/hour while completing scheduled driving assignments
• $300 New Driver Bonus
• Choose from available driving sessions that fit your schedule
• Live support whenever you're on the road
• Make a difference by helping students get to and from school safely every day

Requirements to be a Via Driver Partner:

• Be at least 25 years old
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Minimum 5 years of unrestricted U.S. driving history
• A qualifying personal vehicle (4 doors, no older than 10 years, able to pass a safety inspection)
• Active personal auto insurance
• Smartphone compatible with the Via Driver App
• Ability to pass:
  • Fingerprint-based background check
  • Drug screening
  • Motor vehicle record check

What to Expect:

• Typical driving hours: Two 2–4 hour shifts are available each weekday; AM shifts vary between 6:30–9:30 AM and afternoon shifts vary between 2:00–5:00 PM.
• Hourly pay applies only to scheduled and completed driving hours
• You will be driving your own vehicle, and this must meet all local program and safety requirements.
• Driver Partners are responsible for fuel, maintenance, and personal auto insurance costs.
• Additional market-specific details will be shared during onboarding.