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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Super Bowl Sunday Becomes a Paid Holiday for Some School Bus Drivers

The new benefit for a drivers’ union in Chicago requires that they show up for work the day after the big game.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 12, 2018

Seattle School Bus Strike Ends

First Student and the drivers’ union agree on a contract that includes expanded health care coverage for bus drivers and their families and a pension plan, ending a nine-day strike.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 1, 2018

Seattle School Bus Drivers Go on Strike

The drivers say they are calling for a retirement and health care package that is affordable enough to include their families. First Student says the contract it is offering the drivers is fair.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2018

New York School Bus Driver Honored for Response to Bus Fire

The New York School Bus Contractors Association presents a new award to First Student’s Bobby DeLee, who evacuated his passengers after smelling smoke.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2017

First Student Utah Fleet Earns Perfect Inspection Score

The Ogden location achieves a score of 100% on its two Utah Highway Patrol fleet inspections for the second year in a row.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2017

Special-Needs School Bus Driver Named ‘Hometown Hero’

Sharon Lackey of Kansas is given the title by a local news source. She is also presented with an award for 40 years of service. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2017

First Student Partners With Superintendents Association on Award Program

The school bus contractor will help support AASA’s National Superintendent of the Year program. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2017

First Student Acquires Illinois School Bus Company

First Student expands services in the state with the acquisition of Chicago-based Falcon Transportation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2017

First Student Kicks Off 3rd Safety Dog School Bus Tour

The nationwide tour uses interactive activities to teach safe school bus riding basics to elementary school students and their parents.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2017

NSTA Presents Annual Awards for Service, Safety

Winners of the association’s 2017 honors include Barry Stock of Landmark Student Transportation, Kyle Martin of TransPar, and Manuel Vasquez of First Student.

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