
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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