EverDriven Appoints Michael Signer as Chief Policy and Legal Officer to Advance Safe, Equitable Access to Education

Former Airbnb North America Policy Director brings deep regulatory expertise to support districts navigating modern student transportation

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverDriven, the nation’s leader in Alternative Student Transportation, today announced the appointment of Michael Signer as Chief Policy and Legal Officer. Signer—a seasoned policy strategist, attorney, and former mayor—will guide EverDriven’s legal strategy and spearhead efforts to modernize and expand safe and equitable access to student transportation nationwide.

As Chief Policy and Legal Officer, Signer will lead government relations, compliance, and legal strategy as the company’s general counsel, with a focus on accelerating safe, compliant, and equitable access to education through reliable student transportation. By aligning policy, legal, and regulatory leadership at the C-suite level, EverDriven is strengthening its ability to safely streamline regulatory pathways, anticipate and shape state-level transportation rules, and help districts adopt innovative solutions while maintaining the highest standards for safety, compliance, and transparency nationwide.

“School districts are at a real turning point as they rethink how students get to and from school,” said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven. “For more than 20 years, EverDriven has helped thousands of students across the country get to school safely and reliably, ensuring access to education for those who need it most. Mike brings a rare mix of public service experience and private-sector leadership in highly regulated environments, and his expertise will be essential as we navigate our next phase of growth.”

With more than two decades of experience spanning public service, corporate leadership, and regulatory strategy, Signer most recently served as North America Policy Director at Airbnb. In that role, he led policy efforts across highly regulated, state-specific markets, overseeing federal and state engagement and shaping outcomes related to housing and taxation through coalition-building and legislative negotiation in complex regulatory environments.

His background also includes serving as Counsel to Virginia Governor Mark Warner; practicing in WilmerHale’s Public Policy and Strategy Group; founding Madison Law and Strategy Group, PLLC, where he advised companies navigating state and federal regulation; holding executive roles including Partner, VP, and General Counsel at WillowTree; and serving as Mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia, where mission-driven policy and community impact shaped his leadership approach.

“Policy, law, and mission have been interconnected throughout my career,” said Signer. “What drew me to EverDriven is the company’s clear commitment to ensuring every student—regardless of circumstance—can access education safely and reliably. EverDriven is advancing modern regulatory frameworks in service of that mission, and I’m excited to help shape policies that expand access for districts while centering trust, safety, and equity in student transportation.”

By elevating policy and legal leadership to the C-suite, EverDriven is building on its long-standing role in defining and advancing alternative student transportation. Signer’s appointment strengthens the company’s ability to work hand-in-hand with districts and regulators to open new markets and shape policies that expand access to modern transportation models while ensuring the safest possible experience for students, regardless of transportation mode. To learn more about EverDriven’s work modernizing student transportation and policy, visit www.everdriven.com.

About EverDriven

EverDriven delivers modern student-centered transportation that's safe, consistent, and built for those who need it most. EverDriven specializes in transporting students across a wide range of needs — from everyday support to the most complex circumstances — including students with disabilities, students experiencing housing instability, and other high-need populations. Serving more than 800 districts across 36 states, the company completed over 2 million trips last year, 99.99% of them accident-free with 100% safety compliance. EverDriven’s deeply human, fully compliant, and AI-powered approach helps districts get students on the road in hours, not days, while maintaining consistent, high-trust rides that complement traditional yellow bus fleets. For more information, visit everdriven.com.