The Journey To Reaching A Student’s Full Potential Starts Here
Combining unmatched care with world class safety to provide an exceptional ride to school
As the largest and most-chosen student transportation provider, we are a proven solution. We have more experience with all sizes of school districts than any other provider. First Student has a century of history, experience and dedicated service that showcases our commitment to student safety, parent trust and school district partnerships across North America.
We have reduced our PM2.5, or small particulate matter, emissions by 82% over the past three years
of First Student shops are classified as lean
Overall Engagement Score (2018 Employee Survey Results)
Our special needs program was developed with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, a top 3 children’s hospital in the US
95%
of our customers would
Recommend First Student
to their colleagues
“First Student’s local staff members are visible in our community and they are dedicated to our children. Our staffs work together as a team. From top down, First Student has highly trained personnel that have the sole purpose of taking care of the students’, families’ and the school’s needs.”
– Scott Devillier, Superintendent of Schools, Zachary Community School District, La.
Committed to Caring
Award-Winning Safety
The only school transportation company recognized as a leader in safety by the prestigious Campbell Institute and to have been awarded the National Safety Council (NSC) Green Cross for Safety medal
Environmentally Friendly
Alternative fuel, electrification strategies, and operational solutions that lower emissions, provide greater efficiency, and improve passenger experience
Diversity & Inclusion
Since we serve the most diverse communities in North America, we attract, engage, and develop a workforce that reflects the students, customers and communities we serve
Proven Solution
A history of providing customer-focused solutions that can be traced back more than 100 years