The leader in fleet electrification
Driving the transition to cleaner, greener transportation.
CONTACT USElectrification ready
No one has more electric buses on the road or EV miles driven than First Student. While many companies talk about their future plans, we’re breaking ground in the electric school bus industry.
#1
Most electric buses deployed in North America
5 Million+
Miles driven in electric buses
$516 Million
Secured for our customers in EPA funding
OUR GOAL: 30,000 electric school buses by 2035
THE RESULTS: 1,620,000,000 lbs. reduction of greenhouse gases
Your partner in sustainable solutions
First Student’s leadership and experience in bus electrification helps school districts make the most informed decision when pursuing and achieving sustainable energy objectives. Our team will work with you to understand your specific goals, needs, and constraints before evaluating and presenting potential solutions. First Student spearheads simplified electrification efforts, revolutionizing the transportation industry with innovative, sustainable solutions for all districts.
- 1 Identify and capture all incentives
- 2 Determine feasibility and perform geographic analysis
- 3 Optimize routing to accommodate electric buses
- 4 Work with utility to assess power
- 5 Select school bus type and charger
- 6 Design and install infrastructure
- 7 Manage total operations
Flexibility to meet your EV charging needs
Meet First Charge, a patent-pending, modular, and scalable charging infrastructure solution designed by operators, for all operators. First Charge is an above-ground charging infrastructure solution that reduces costs by alleviating the need for traditional construction methods of digging and trenching.
Learn more about First Charge today.
Fleet electrification consulting
As the owner and operator of the largest electric school bus fleet in North America, we have the knowledge and expertise to provide a strategic plan that best fits your needs. Our EV team offers customized service solutions to review your district’s current transportation operation and provide you with world-class analysis and expert recommendations to electrify your fleet.
Advantages & impact of EV school buses
Fiscal responsibility
Health benefits
Environmental justice
Operational efficiencies
Government compliance
Community support
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