Every student deserves to arrive at school stress-free and ready to learn. But not every student has access to reliable transportation. First Student has solved this challenge with our new program, FirstAlt.

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Student transportation isn’t one size fits all. Whether you need help maintaining your buses, managing your operations or rethinking routes – we can tailor our services to fit your needs.

Transportation Consulting

Electrification

Routing

Fleet Management & Maintenance

Transportation Management

Safety & Special Needs Training

Vans are more than a vehicle — they’re safe, reliable transportation that can be transformative for your students, particularly those who live remotely or have special needs. Our van transportation services help all students succeed while providing your district with an efficient and flexible mode of transportation.

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When you’re looking for safe, reliable, and affordable transportation for your outing, turn to FirstCharter for your full-service charter needs. From weddings to corporate events to summer camp transportation, FirstCharter gets you there safely and on time.

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First Student offers training options for new and experienced drivers and monitors to prepare them to get behind the wheel. We have specialized programs for different skill levels, and a special needs program with wide-ranging support for students in special populations. No matter your training needs, our programs produce a prepared and professional transportation team. ​

New Driver CLP Training

Entry Level Driver Training

First Student Driver Training

Special Needs Training

First Student’s student services division is dedicated to providing students with the support they need for a positive experience on their way to and from school. Learn how and who is behind this work here.

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FirstServes™ is a special education training and communications program that aligns First Student with districts and parents to support students and ensure we deliver them physically safe and emotionally ready to learn. It serves as a cultural change agent by educating drivers, entire locations, and participating districts.

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First Student school buses operate under stringent safety protocols and are packed with state-of-the-art safety features to protect our students. From high-definition GPS systems to well-anchored seats with high backs and heavy padding, our buses come equipped with the safest gear so our students have secure rides from home to school and back again.

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You don’t just need a fleet of buses — you need a fleet that runs safely and well. Our fleet management and bus maintenance programs are among the most exacting and innovative in the industry, helping you to prevent bus breakdowns, high maintenance and fuel costs, excessive fuel consumption, and short fleet life cycles.

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First Student understands the responsibility that comes with transporting children safely, reliably, and with the utmost care. From first-time rider school bus tips to bus-tracking apps, First Student provides parents with a wealth of resources they can access for information and peace of mind.

New Rider Safety Tips

Today’s Yellow School Bus

When you partner with First Student, you partner with a company that invests itself in your community. Throughout North America, we help communities organize festivals, fundraisers, and school supply donations as well as recognize exemplary local employees that make a difference.

Commitment to the Community

Winter Safety Tips

Distracted Walking Tips

Tips for Motorists

Safety Dog, First Student’s safety mascot, helps students put a face on safety while understanding the importance of safe school bus behavior. When meeting Safety Dog, students have a chance to understand the important role they play in school bus safety in a fun, interactive, and memorable way.

Safety Dog Activities