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Billings Public Schools Welcome Eight New EV Buses CINCINNATI – First Student, the leading operator of electric school buses in North America, is transforming the way students in Billings Public Schools (BPS) in Montana are transported to and from school. The company is deploying eight new electric school buses in Billings, delivering an innovative, sustainable […]

The buses are the first federally funded electric school buses in Pa; celebration at Steelton-Highspire School District included elected and local leaders Harrisburg, Pa. – Today, First Student, the leading school transportation provider in North America, and proven industry leader in electrification, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Steelton-Highspire School District celebrating the deployment of the first […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2024 CONTACT Jen Biddinger 513.362.3600 CINCINNATI – Today, First Student, the leading school transportation provider in North America and industry leader in electrification, launched its annual celebration of Love the Bus Month. The company will highlight safety and school bus electrification through a series of special events in February. First Student’s […]

New funding from the third round of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program means 673 electrified buses, after First Student led all contractors in rounds one and two CINCINNATI, May 29, 2024 — Today, First Student, the leading school transportation provider in North America, and industry leader in electrification, received $200 million in rebates from the third round of funding […]

CINCINNATI – First Student, the leading provider of school transportation services in North America, announced today details of its broadening partnership with the National Safety Council (NSC). First Student will be working with NSC on an expansive research pilot examining the safety benefits of school bus fleet electrification. The research pilot is expected to provide […]

CINCINNATI – First Student, the trusted school transportation provider to millions of families, is gearing up for its biggest school year ever. The company will advance student safety, expand its fleet of clean electric school buses and make the most student transportation trips in North America. This school year, First Student expects to: “Back to […]

CINCINNATI – First Student, the trusted school transportation provider to millions of families, begins a week-long initiative today to grow the ranks of its school bus drivers ahead of the 2024-25 school year. The company is holding hundreds of recruiting events in communities across North America during its National Hiring Week. First Student is hiring […]

Company recognized for work on the forefront of information technology, exemplified by the development of FirstAlt CINCINNATI — First Student, the trusted school transportation provider to millions of families, was named the winner of the Technology Strategy Impact Award for North America by Forrester, one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the technology […]

In the wake of growing environmental concerns and the push for sustainable transportation solutions, funding opportunities for electric school buses have set the wheels in motion for school districts and transportation providers across the United States. Two significant programs, the EPA Clean School Bus – Rebate Program and the New York School Bus Incentive Program […]

CINCINNATI — There is no safer way for students to get to and from school than on a yellow school bus. From supporting families, to reducing traffic, to helping the environment, First Student is proud to join the American School Bus Council (ASBC) in raising awareness about the many benefits school buses bring communities during […]