First Student

First Student, Inc. is a student transportation provider serving schools and communities across the United States and Canada. The company offers full-service home-to-school transportation, including specialized services, training, and support for students with special needs. Its other services include alternative transportation, à la carte non-contract options, and charter bus and van rentals for after-school activities, field trips, and events.

First Student supports its transportation operations with technology and safety programs. Its HALO platform and First View vehicle-tracking service help provide tools for districts and parents, while its electrification offerings include electric buses and First Charge above-ground charging infrastructure. Safety services include driver training, safety practices and technology, and First Serves student-support training.

The company also employs drivers, monitors, dispatchers, maintenance technicians, and managers. For school bus drivers, it offers paid training toward a commercial driver’s license, along with competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible schedules. First Student describes its workplace as inclusive and focused on care, safety, teamwork, and supporting the communities it serves.