We connect the rides that should already exist.
Shuttlebee bridges the gap between families who need reliable school transportation and professional operators with the capacity to serve them. We're building the infrastructure that makes student transportation work for everyone.
The gap we're closing
The problem parents face
In communities across the country, families need reliable school transportation and can't find it. The bus doesn't come. Rideshare costs a fortune. The parent carpool is unreliable. They need consistency, safety, and accountability — but the options that exist are either unavailable or unaffordable.
For families who turn to Uber or Lyft, the cost is staggering — two school runs a day, five days a week, with surge pricing. And even then, you get a different driver every day and zero guarantee they'll show up.
The challenge operators face
Local operators — professional drivers with commercial vehicles — are running routes with two or three kids when they could carry eight. They can't afford the insurance. They don't have the technology to compete with bigger fleets.
These are experienced professionals with clean safety records and commercial licenses, but the traditional insurance market prices them out. They lack the digital infrastructure to manage bookings, communicate with families, and scale their operations efficiently.
For Families
Access to premium, trackable, consistent transportation at a fraction of rideshare costs. Real-time updates, vetted drivers, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your child's ride is handled by professionals.
For Operators
The technology, insurance, and infrastructure to build real businesses. We provide the platform to manage routes efficiently, insurance products that reflect actual safety records, and direct access to families who need your services.
What we believe
Reliability is the product
Fancy vehicles are nice. What parents actually need is for the driver to show up — every day, on time, without drama. We've built our systems around operational excellence: route optimization, backup driver protocols, real-time tracking, and proactive communication. When something goes wrong, families know immediately and we have solutions ready.
Small operators can compete
With the right technology, insurance, and access to families, an independent operator can deliver better service than a giant fleet. Small operators know their communities, build personal relationships with families, and take pride in their service. Our platform gives them the professional infrastructure they need to compete while maintaining the personal touch that makes them special.
Insurance shouldn't be the barrier
Great drivers with clean records are getting priced out of student transportation. We're building a better model that uses telematics, behavioral data, and predictive analytics to price risk fairly — making insurance accessible for operators who've earned it through years of safe driving.
Leadership
Kristina Fahl
Co-Founder & CEO
Kristina started Shuttlebee after running an award-winning student transportation company — and watching good operators get priced out by insurance costs that didn't reflect their actual safety records.
Before launching Shuttlebee, she led operations at Bus.com, scaling a network of thousands of operators across North America and managing logistics for major institutional clients, including a $100M contract at one of the world's largest airports.
Graduate of RevTech Labs Accelerator and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. Seed grant recipient and startup program alumna.
Somil Jain, FCAS
Co-Founder & Chief Insurance Officer
Somil brings 27 years in insurance to Shuttlebee, with deep expertise in building programs for underserved markets. He's been Chief Actuary at venture-backed insurtechs including Next and Steadily, where he built insurance products from scratch and brought them to market profitably.
At Shuttlebee, Somil leads insurance strategy, underwriting infrastructure, and carrier partnerships — designing coverage that actually reflects driver safety and uses predictive data to price risk fairly.
1,000+
Operators managed at Bus.com
$100M
Contract value managed
4
Accelerator programs
Advisory board
We've assembled advisors with proven track records in insurance innovation, transportation technology, and market development — across underwriting, claims, telematics, consumer markets, and education. They're not just lending their names; they're actively shaping our strategy and opening doors.
Justin Whitaker, JD, CPCU
Chief Underwriting Officer (Advisor)
Justin has spent the last decade building underwriting, loss control, and claims operations focused on commercial auto. His playbook uses behavioral analysis and emerging technology to dramatically reduce risk. A licensed attorney with CPCU designation, he's designing our underwriting framework to offer better rates to better drivers while maintaining carrier profitability.
Tiana Showe, CPCU
InsurTech & Transportation Strategy
Head of Commercial Strategy at TruckerCloud with 20 years of commercial P&C experience. An established leader in the insurtech and transportation space, Tiana brings deep expertise in telematics, compliance, and carrier relationships — and has been critical in shaping our carrier partnership strategy.
Joe Emison, JD
Technology & Insurance
CTO of Branch Insurance and serial founder with multiple successful exits, including BuildFax (acquired by DMGT). Williams College and Yale Law School graduate. Joe advises on technology architecture, data strategy, and how to build systems that scale with carrier partnerships.
Emi Kubota, MBA
Family & Consumer Markets
Investor, executive advisor, and two-time exited founder in the child and parent market. Columbia Business School MBA. Emi brings expertise in consumer acquisition, product positioning, and building trust with parents — helping us think through go-to-market strategy and brand positioning for our family-facing platform.
Heather Murphy, BFA, MBA
Education & Program Development
Director of Auxiliary & Special Programs at SCH Academy, where she launched Horizons at SCH and the school's early childhood center. Heather understands how schools think about transportation and how to build services that integrate seamlessly with educational operations.
Jeremiah O'Donovan
Insurance Advisor | Specialty Market Managers
Commercial auto and specialty transportation insurance expert who works with MGAs, carriers, and program administrators to design and scale insurance solutions for emerging transportation models. At Shuttlebee, Jeremiah advises on insurance program development, carrier partnerships, and regulatory alignment — helping ensure our MGA and embedded insurance products are structured for strong underwriting performance and long-term capacity relationships.
Real families. Real results.
Don't take our word for it — hear from the families who ride with us every day.
“This service is heaven sent! As my daughter transitioned to a middle school without any school bus transportation, I chose to carpool for two years but could no longer do it because of my schedule for work. There are NO Car Services in Philadelphia that transport kids to school and then Shuttlebee came along. This service is dependable, organized and fills a significant need for children to get to school in a safe manner — especially for children who live far away from the school. The prices are affordable and the service is invaluable.”
Raphaela B.
Parent
“SCH Academy has greatly benefited from Kristina's collaboration — from transportation solution-building to customer delivery, including real-time technology with live route tracking and driver sourcing and training. Please know that we could not recommend Shuttlebee's services more highly.”
Heather M.
Director of Auxiliary & Special Programs
Come ride with us
Check if Shuttlebee is available in your neighborhood — and join the families who've already made the switch.