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A professional portrait of David Perez on an orange background with text reading "David Perez Named Samsara Technology Leader of the Year."

News•Staff and News Reports•June 23, 2026

First Student Safety Executive Named Samsara Technology Leader of the Year

David Perez earned the honor for deploying AI-powered safety and fleet technologies that improved driver behavior and family communication.

A school bus driver wearing a safety vest exchanges a high-five with a smiling young student near the front of a school bus. Sunlight streams through the windows as another adult stands nearby.

News•Staff and News Reports•June 18, 2026

What Happens to a School Bus After Retirement? First Student Has a New Answer

Through a new partnership with Advanced Remarketing Services, proceeds from retired vehicle sales will support Special Olympics and other community-focused organizations while advancing sustainability goals.

News•Staff and News Reports•May 27, 2026

96 Teamsters Locals Ratify Five-Year National Contract with First Student

The agreement covers more than 22,000 school bus workers nationwide, delivering stronger retirement benefits, expanded leave protections, and new safeguards for onboard bus surveillance technology.

Technician using a laptop to diagnose and service a school bus engine, highlighting fleet maintenance technology and transportation operations.

News•News/Media Release•April 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.

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.

News•News/Media Release•March 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.

Articles•Elora Haynes•March 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.

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

News•Staff•January 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.

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.

News•Staff and News Reports•January 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.

Image of a bus driving in snowy conditions with text reading "Biz Briefs."

News•Staff•December 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.

A school bus driver helps a young student buckle up while smiling inside a bus, reflecting First Student’s First Serves behavioral support program.

News•News/Media Release•November 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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