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A black and orange graphic with a line up with school buses. Text reads "Weekly Cheat Sheet: September 2025, What You Need to Know."
Videosby StaffSeptember 30, 2025

School Transportation Cheat Sheet [September 2025 Recap]

In a rush and need a quick snapshot of the top school transportation industry news? Check out this video short to catch up on what's been happening — in just over 1 minute.

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two women look at a tablet while standing in front of school buses
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 9, 2025

First Student to Add Samsara AI Technology to Full Vehicle Fleet

Samsara’s video-based safety, telematics, commercial navigation, door monitors, and student ridership insights are soon coming to all of First Student's buses.

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Graphic with California ocean view announcing: First Student’s FirstServes is now statewide
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 3, 2025

First Serves Program Expands Across California

First Student's behavioral training and support program is said to reduce incidents on school buses by an average of 27%, and is now available to all district partners in the Golden State.

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An orange and white graphic with a Teamsters logo and text reading "School Bus Drivers Unite With Teamsters."
Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2025

First Student Drivers in Northern California Join Teamsters

See why school bus drivers in San Leandro have joined Teamsters Local 853, strengthening worker power under the First Student National Master Agreement.

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Young student boarding a school bus with driver in background, representing First Student’s new transportation partnership with Seneca Valley School District.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 22, 2025

Pennsylvania District Adds Contract with First Student

Seneca Valley School District will launch its new partnership with the contracted bus provider for its nearly 150 buses for the 2025-26 school year.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 13, 2025

First Student Training Program Approved for Continuing Education in Michigan

First Serves helps districts and educators work together to support student behavior and reduce behavioral incidents, especially for students with special needs.

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Two children with backpacks walk toward a First Student yellow school bus parked on a suburban street under the shade of trees.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 1, 2025

First Student's Tech Expansion for 2025-26 School Year

The contractor company revealed its roadmap for the upcoming school year, which includes expanding its HALO platform to all buses, rolling out a new Rate My Service feature, and adding to its alternative transportation solution.

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An orange graphic with ASTA's logo and text reading "New Founding Member: First Alt."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2025

First Alt Joins ASTA to Advance Standards in Alternative Student Transportation

The new association aims to set safety standards, improve training, and ensure consistency in alternative student transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 11, 2025

First Student Reports Biggest Year Yet: 2024-25 Milestones

The nation's largest school bus contractor reports its biggest year yet, covering 1 billion rides, 7 million EV miles, and growth in its products and solutions.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJune 4, 2025

Rethinking the Route: A Deep Dive into Alternative Transportation for School Districts

As district and student needs evolve, schools are increasingly looking beyond the yellow bus and turning to alternative transportation options. Learn why this niche is growing, tips on choosing a safe, reliable provider, and an overview of the companies ready to help.

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