A Safer And Better Way To The School Day
First Student, Inc. is North America’s leading school bus transportation services company and responsible for safely transporting 4 million students to and from school every day. With a fleet of more than 60,000 school buses and 68,000 drivers, we’re able to leverage significant economies of scale, global resources, capital investment, experience and systems expertise for our customers, to provide a range of cost-effective, customized transportation solutions.
Student Transportation Safety Comes First
The safety and security of the students we transport is our primary focus and mission. Our commitment to these safety standards allows our school district and private customers to maintain the right balance of priorities.
Transportation Is Our Business
If you are a Business Manager, Superintendent or other decision maker evaluating transportation services, First Student allows you to direct full attention to quality educational programs - not pupil transportation services. We offer a range of transportation operations services, and are committed to keeping your school bus transportation systems running safely, smoothly and efficiently 100% of the time.
Transportation Services include:
- Full Contract Transportation Services
- GPS
- Route Optimization Studies
- Bus Leasing and Maintenance
- Management Services
- Charter Bus Rentals/Trips
- Used Bus Sales
Cost Effective Student Transportation Solutions
With First Student’s buying power, operational efficiencies, and global transportation expertise, we consolidate and control costs, frequently lowering your overall transportation expense.
Leading the Nation in Innovative Transportation Technology
First Student leads the industry in the use of the most innovative technology in student transportation. From our use of handheld electronic trip vehicle inspections, to routing and GPS vehicle tracking, we are committed to providing our customers with the most advanced transportation system available.


