First Student Vehicles
Meet the safest fleet on the road
Our best-in-class solutions ensure the safest bus rides
We start with the safest school buses on the road and outfit them with aftermarket safety features and industry-leading technology to ensure your students have the safest ride. Every piece of equipment and technology we install on our vehicles has been carefully vetted by cross-functional teams of operations, safety, engineering, and maintenance specialists.
With a First Student fleet, you will receive best-in-class solutions that enhance your service and student experience. As your school transportation partner, we continuously assess your district’s fleet, equipment, and technology needs on and around the bus.
In addition to our in-house research and development teams, we have long-standing relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) that enable us to deliver the latest technologies, including:
- Onboard tablet systems
- Turn-by-turn navigation and GPS
- Student ridership tracking
- Bus tracking
- Driver performance scoring
- Onboard cameras
Student journeys completed every day
We have reduced our CO₂ emissions by 63% over the past three years
We have reduced our PM2.5, or small particulate matter, emissions by 82% over the past three years
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Vehicles that deliver safety, transparency, and care
First Student’s equipment and technology solutions are designed to strengthen your entire transportation system. Our tools heighten safety and dependability, simplify communication flow, and facilitate transparency. We believe these are foundational to delivering a higher level of customer service and exceptional student care.
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.
Learn MoreOnboard Tablet Technology that Improves Safety and Efficiency
DriverHub integrates industry-leading safety practices and cutting-edge technology to improve the efficiency of our entire transportation system. The DriverHub tablet assists drivers throughout their entire day, ensuring best-practice procedures and providing safer trips for your students.
Learn MoreKeep Track of Buses and View Your Whole Transportation System on One Screen
The FirstView® Product Suite brings together GPS, electronic routing software, and First Student’s operations platform, FOCUS™, to provide enhanced communication and visibility into your transportation system.
Learn MoreSee How We Partnered with Buffalo City Schools to Upgrade Their Equipment and Technology
Learn More About Us!
As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student moves more students per day than all U.S. airlines combined. We know the value in leveraging our best practices, technologies, and processes to deliver quality transportation solutions. What sets us apart is our desire to build close, trusted partnerships with the districts we serve.