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Safe Travels CareRide

Transportation ProviderColumbia, SCIn person

On the official South Carolina ESTF listReady to receive payments
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At a glance

Type
Transportation Provider
Location
Columbia, SC
How they serve
In person
Approved for
South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (South Carolina)
On the official list
Sep 28, 2026

About Safe Travels CareRide

Safe Travels CareRide provides safe, reliable, and dependable transportation services for children. We specialize in school pick-ups and drop-offs, after-school programs, summer camps, and other scheduled activities. Our mission is to give parents peace of mind by ensuring every child arrives safely, on time, and in a caring environment. We are committed to professionalism, punctuality, and exceptional customer service, making the safety and comfort of every child our highest priority.

As published on the South Carolina list.

How Safe Travels CareRide gets paid

Families order and pay through ClassWallet. Here's what happens on the provider's side, from ESTF's official rules. ChoicePaid doesn't handle payments.

  • After a payment is approved, ClassWallet emails you a confirmation and the money should settle in your bank account within 2 to 10 business days.1
  • Student applications for 2026-27 have closed because the program reached its statutory limit of 15,000 students. The Department's approved-provider list was last updated September 28, 2026.2
  • Families pay tutors, therapists and other providers through ClassWallet's Pay Vendor, and every Pay Vendor payment needs an invoice.3

Price caps to know

  • Computers and tablets $1,500 each, one each every 2 years (no gaming computers). Monitors and printers $300 each every 2 years. Headsets $200 a year. Calculators $200 a year. Uniforms $500 a year. Transportation up to $3,000 a school year.4

Before you book

  1. 1Check that Safe Travels CareRide has an approved offering for what you need in ClassWallet. Being on the list doesn't mean every service is approved.
  2. 2Ask what's included, the total price and any fees before you commit.
  3. 3If they bill you directly, make sure the invoice has every field ESTF requires. Build a compliant invoice

Questions families ask

Is Safe Travels CareRide approved for South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund?

Safe Travels CareRide appears on 2026-27 ESTF Approved Service Provider List, published by South Carolina (Sep 28, 2026). Approvals and offerings change, so confirm on the official program site before you book.

Where is Safe Travels CareRide?

South Carolina's list gives Columbia, SC and says they offer services in person. We don't publish street addresses or phone numbers.

How do I pay Safe Travels CareRide with ESTF funds?

Families pay through ClassWallet, not directly. On the provider's side, per ESTF's rules: After a payment is approved, ClassWallet emails you a confirmation and the money should settle in your bank account within 2 to 10 business days.

Is this listing managed by the business?

Not yet. It shows only what South Carolina publishes. The owner can claim it for free to add a description and website.

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Sources

  1. 1. ESTF Education Service Provider Guide (November 2025), SC Dept. of Education ESTF provider guide, p. 8, updated Nov 19, 2025
  2. 2. Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program, South Carolina Dept. of Education, updated Oct 9, 2026
  3. 3. ESTF Education Service Provider Guide (November 2025), SC Dept. of Education ESTF provider guide, p. 6, updated Nov 19, 2025
  4. 4. ESTF Education Service Provider Guide (November 2025), SC Dept. of Education ESTF provider guide, p. 5, updated Nov 19, 2025