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First Student Reports 63% Reduction in Forward Collision Risk Through Connected Safety Technology
Oct 19, 2026
During National School Bus Safety Week, the company highlights how HALO™ Connected Transportation Platform is helping improve safety outcomes and support drivers across North America. CINCINNATI, OH (October 19, 2026) — First Student, North America’s largest student transportation services provider, is recognizing National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 19–23) under this year’s theme, “Safe Rides, […]
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First Student's Tech Expansion for 2025-26 School Year
schoolbus Fleet | Aug 2025
Families and schools will experience safer, more reliable rides this year with enhanced fleet technology, driver tablets, and real-time feedback tools that make the bus experience more connected and transparent.
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First Student’s Kenning Discusses School Bus Electrification, Technology Innovation
School Transportation News, Ryan Gray | May 2025
First Student CEO John Kenning explains how the company is advancing student transportation with rapid deployment of their First Charge electrification infrastructure and technology upgrades to deliver safer, cleaner, and more efficient bus rides.
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5 hot IT career trends — and 5 going cold
CIO, Paul Heltzel | Aug 2025
Sean McCormack, CIO at First Student, highlights the exciting shift in IT, predicting that as AI agents take on more coding, software engineers will have greater opportunities to focus on innovation and higher-value problem solving.
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