On-Board Bus Technologies
Safer, easier, and more efficient transportation
Improve your transportation with integrated solutions that incorporate the latest technologies
You deserve the latest technological innovations that improve the quality of your transportation service, create new efficiencies for your district, and keep your students safe. With our on-board bus technologies, you can easily address:
- Safety issues when getting on and off the bus
- Behavioral issues
- Unauthorized people on the bus
- Mechanical difficulties
38 states and 7 Canadian Provinces
Districts directly routed by our experts every year
Drivers hired every year through our national recruiting team
Buses routed each year across all major routing software platforms
The most technologically advanced buses on the road
First Student seeks out, tests and develops the industry’s best vehicle technology, hardware and software to deliver on our promise to school district partners.
Caring for Students is Our First Priority
First Student drivers are the face of our company, but there is a whole team that stands behind and supports them. From routing and dispatch to maintenance and safety, we’ve built our entire system around our promise to protect every student, every day. When you partner with us, you get that promise in action.
Learn moreView Your Whole Transportation System on One Screen
The FirstView® brings together GPS, electronic routing software and First Student’s operations platform, FOCUS™, to provide enhanced communication and visibility into your transportation system. The suite consists of the FirstView® District Dashboard and the FirstView® Parent App.
Learn moreTrack Behavioral Progress and Improve the Bus Ride for Everybody
Student conduct issues on even a single bus route can throw off the whole school day for students, parents or caregivers, and school officials. FirstACTS® (Active Conduct Training System) helps everyone more easily communicate incidents for timely action and resolution.
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