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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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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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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2025

First Student Reaches 6 Million Electric Miles on Earth Day

First Student has now reached 6 million electric miles driven and partnered with One Tree Planted to plant 1,300 trees.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 15, 2025

Fort Worth ISD Selects First Student for Fleet Maintenance

Through First Services, the contracted service provider will manage maintenance needs for Forth Worth's 240 buses, with hopeful savings of 20%.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 9, 2025

5 Questions: First Student on Driver Recruitment, Retention & Contracting

Join us for a conversation with First Student’s COO as we talk all things student transportation drivers, including how they attract and retain an engaged and skilled workforce, and the role of contractors in a changing industry.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 28, 2025

First Student Electrifies Tacoma Area School Buses

Fourteen electric buses start rolling in Washington state from both state and federal funds.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Jessica Aquino of First Alt

Aquino, 38, serves as senior director for First Student’s First Alt, where she leads its product development.

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