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Technician using a laptop to diagnose and service a school bus engine, highlighting fleet maintenance technology and transportation operations.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 14, 2026

Paper Routes Get an Upgrade: Louisiana District Turns to New Service Model

Lafourche Parish Schools will implement First Student’s Fleet-as-a-Service model for 115 buses, shifting maintenance and operations on-site ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

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Students walking away from a school bus with a driver in the background, representing efforts to improve student behavior support and safety in school transportation programs.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 20, 2026

First Student Boosts Student Support in Wichita & Texas

First Student and Wichita Public Schools are using behavioral support strategies to improve student ride experiences, while a separate initiative expands access to after-school programs through a bus donation.

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Joshua Roberts of First Student Inc. recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot with the School Bus Fleet Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Elora HaynesMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Joshua Roberts of First Student

Roberts, 35, serves as the lead IT application engineer for vehicle electrification at First Student, where he helps shape scalable, real-world EV infrastructure to support student transportation.

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Image of two people in high visibility vest walking in front of parked school buses with text reading "Biz Briefs."
Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

School Bus Business Briefs: Modernization Trends, Community Innovation & Supplier Expansions

From 2026 outlooks to fleet technology expansions, major contracts, and community-focused initiatives, here’s the latest supplier and OEM news.

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Graphic showing students boarding a school bus with the text “Union momentum builds in Maryland, Missouri, Connecticut & Vermont,” used to illustrate labor developments in school transportation.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 5, 2026

Union Momentum Builds Across the Country

School bus drivers and monitors in Illinois, Missouri, Rhode Island, and Connecticut joined Teamsters, while others in Vermont and Maryland ratified contracts to avoid strikes.

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Image of a bus driving in snowy conditions with text reading "Biz Briefs."
Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2025

School Bus Business Briefs: New Parent App Launch & CyberBus Hits the Road

From an electric bus donation to a new tracking app, safety tech, leadership hires, and an acquisition, here’s the latest supplier news.

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A school bus driver helps a young student buckle up while smiling inside a bus, reflecting First Student’s First Serves behavioral support program.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 12, 2025

First Serves Program in Action: Ohio District Reports Success

Berkshire Local School District found a 20% reduction in student misbehavior on the bus after implementing First Student's training and support program.

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A red and orange graphic with text reading "Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot."
Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 21, 2025

Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot

See how AI-powered driver assistance technology works as a partner on the road, offering timely alerts and coaching to keep students and drivers safe.

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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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