CINCINNATI — First Student, the leading provider of student transportation to school districts across North America, will be serving more communities in New Jersey. The company is expanding its operations with the acquisition of Trans-Ed, a longtime provider of school bus and charter bus services.
“We are excited to provide an exceptional experience, unmatched care and the safest ride to school to more students and families in New Jersey,” said First Student CEO and President John Kenning. “We admire the service Trans-Ed has provided to their school district partners over the past 30 years. First Student is also committed to going the extra mile to surpass expectations for our customers and communities. Together, we will continue to seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices and operational excellence.”
Trans-Ed was founded in 1989. The company has locations in Newark and Paterson, New Jersey, which serve area school districts and charter customers. Trans-Ed has a team of more than 100 employees who manage and operate 60 bus routes and a fleet of 80 vehicles.
“For more than three decades, our mission has been to provide the highest level of service,” said Trans-Ed Owner Ed Thomas. “We have been proud to provide safe, reliable transportation to generations of families in New Jersey. First Student also has a deep understanding of the current and evolving needs of their passengers and customers. By working together, we can leverage our expertise to better serve our communities now and in the future.”
Terms and conditions of the transaction were not disclosed.
About First Student
As a leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, fleet electrification, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of more than 46,000 buses.
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