First Student launches new website

Featuring a responsive design, the website provides information to school districts about the benefits of contracting student transportation services and includes safety tips for parents.

Kansas district renews First Student contract

Olathe Unified School District 233 awarded the company a new five-year contract to manage and operate more than 220 school bus routes.

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First Student adds 70 school buses to Rhode Island fleet

The new Thomas Built buses will serve thousands of students in the Providence Public School District. Bus features include an enlarged front windshield, GPS, the Child Check-Mate electronic reminder system and crossing gates.

Nationwide tour promotes safe school bus behavior

First Student and the National Safety Council’s Safety Dog Bus Tour teaches children safety tips and shows parents safety features on the bus. Children also get to meet Safety Dog, the safety mascot for First Student.

Todd Monteferrario elected president of NSTA

Monteferrario, a senior director at First Student and a 25-year industry veteran, begins a two-year term at the helm of the National School Transportation Association.

California district renews First Student contract

San Francisco Unified School District continues its partnership with the contractor for the 2015-16 school year with the recent award of a new five-year contract.

First Student location wins community education award

Minnetonka Community Education recognizes First Student Tonka Bay for its support of the community and the local school district.

Leonard Bus Sales taps former school bus contractor exec

Charlie Bruce is named director of business operations at the school bus dealership. He has served as chief operating officer for both First Student and Durham School Services.

First Student gains new Illinois contract

The contractor will continue to provide school transportation for McLean County Unit District No. 5 for the next three years.