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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2011

Pupil transporters plan activities, issue tips for School Bus Safety Week

From industry associations to school districts to contractors, officials are gearing up to observe the national event, which will be held next week. Participation in Operation Safe Stop, poster and writing contests, and recognizing bus drivers for performance excellence are among the activities in the works. Officials urge students and motorists to use caution when walking and driving around school buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2011

First Student names new northern N.J. area manager

Greg Gallagher serves as area general manager of the contractor's northern New Jersey region. Gallagher works closely with local management teams and oversees operations for locations throughout the region.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

First Student signs 3-year contract with Mich. district

The contractor will serve Port Huron Area Schools under the contract, which is set to begin with the 2011-12 school year. First Student is currently interviewing district drivers and local residents to join its transportation staff in Port Huron, as well as adding additional safety features to each of the buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2011

Agencies prep for new school year with safety efforts, tips

With school buses hitting the road, officials from school districts, bus companies and law enforcement agencies are implementing traffic safety initiatives, and issuing tips for students, motorists and parents. In North Carolina, for example, Rockingham County Schools has installed nine cameras that will rotate among its buses to help catch motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2011

First Student honors top-performing managers

The company presents its inaugural Presidential Awards of Excellence to contract and regional managers. Officials who rated best-in-class in safety, customer service and overall performance categories are recognized.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2011

First Student provides shuttle service for cycling event

First Student Charter Bus Rental provides transportation to VIPs, media and staff during Stage 7 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California. Eighteen small buses shuttle more than 600 passengers to and from Mt. Baldy in the Angeles National Forest to view the race.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2011

First Student recognizes veteran bus drivers

Nineteen employees who work for the school bus contractor are celebrating 40 years on the job this year. First Student President Linda Burtwistle says their commitment to the students and communities they serve is commendable.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2011

First Student drivers to participate in AIDS awareness bike ride

A team of bus drivers from First Student's school bus yard in San Francisco will participate in AIDS/LifeCycle 10, a seven-day bike ride to raise AIDS awareness. The drivers commit to getting fit, training and raising $3,000 each.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2011

First Student wins new contract

Under a five-year agreement, the company will provide student transportation to the Capitol Region Education Council in Hartford, Conn., as needed during the summer before providing transportation for 360 routes at the start of the 2011-12 school year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2011

First Student names new contract manager

Dennis Ryan is promoted to the position for the company's Niles, Mich., location. Ryan manages all aspects of daily transportation operations, including maintenance, safety and training.

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