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Programs & Services
- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
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- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
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- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
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First Student Signs New Contract for Student Transportation Services with San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District in Foster City, Calif.

December 1, 2008

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First Student One Year After the Purchase of Laidlaw

November 1, 2008

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First Student Announces $9.8 Million Purchase Agreement for Installation of Unique Safety Feature

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First Student Partners with Cincinnati Reds to Give 20,000 Student Planners to Fans on “Back to School Night”

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First Student Urges Parents to Talk to their childen about School Bus Safety

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Top Placements at Minnesota Special Education School Bus Driver and Transportation Assistant Awards

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First Student School Bus Drivers and Monitors Earn Top Placements at Minnesota Special Education School Bus Driver and Transportation Assistant Awards

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First Student School Bus Drivers Win 23 Invitations to Compete in the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition July 19 & 20

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