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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 26, 2025

5 Million Miles and Counting: First Student's Electric Milestone

The largest contracting company is putting miles on its electric buses quickly: Just months after surpassing 4 million miles driven, it has now surpassed 5 million.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 19, 2025

First Student Launches HALO Platform

The transportation provider unifies each of its systems into a comprehensive new platform, offering a full view of student and vehicle insights in one place.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 17, 2025

First Alt Announces Group Purchasing Contract for Charter & Private Schools

The transportation provider now works with BuyQ to offer group purchasing just for private and charter schools. The benefit? These schools no longer need to conduct their own RFPs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 2, 2024

First Student and Galesburg CUSD #205 Deploy 23 New Electric School Buses

Students in Galesburg Illinois get access to electric buses as Galesburg CUSD #205 deploys new electric buses supported by First Student's First Charge technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2024

15 Electric Buses Headed to Ill. School District

First Student worked with Westville School District to replace 15 older diesel buses with newer electric versions from IC Bus and Micro Bird.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 2, 2024

First Student Launches Two New Services

The transportation provider has launched a new electric vehicle charging solution and expertise-driven offering for school transportation needs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2024

First Student's "Safety Dog" to Start 2024-25 Tour

The bark is back on the bus! First Student's safety mascot kicks off a series of visits to school districts around North America to promote good bus behavior this school year.

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