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First Student Hosts National Hiring Week to Attract New School Transportation Workers#United_States#Cincinnati#First_Student#school_transportation#hiring_week
First Student Hosts National Hiring Week to Attract New School Transportation Workers
First Student is launching National Hiring Week to recruit school transportation professionals. The initiative focuses on career growth and safety in student transportation.
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May 29, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Advancements in Electric School Bus Infrastructure By First Student and Con Edison in NYC#United_States#New_York_City#Electric_Buses#Con_Edison#First_Student
Advancements in Electric School Bus Infrastructure By First Student and Con Edison in NYC
First Student and Con Edison have completed innovative electric school bus infrastructure in NYC, aiming for a sustainable and reliable transportation solution.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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School Bus Workers in Rhode Island Prepare for Potential Strike Against First Student#United_States#Providence#Rhode_Island#First_Student#Teamsters_Local_251
School Bus Workers in Rhode Island Prepare for Potential Strike Against First Student
Over 750 Teamsters Local 251 members are set to strike against First Student after contract negotiations fail. Impacts expected statewide.
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September 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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First Student Unveils Enhanced First View App for Seamless Student Transportation Experience#United_States#Cincinnati#First_Student#First_Alt#First_View
First Student Unveils Enhanced First View App for Seamless Student Transportation Experience
First Student introduces exciting new features to First View, the ultimate parent tracking app, enhancing visibility and communication for student rides.
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August 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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First Student Achieves Recognition on Inc. 5000 List for Second Year by Transforming School Transportation#United_States#Cincinnati#First_Student#HALO_Technology#Inc_5000
First Student Achieves Recognition on Inc. 5000 List for Second Year by Transforming School Transportation
First Student has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for the second straight year, showcasing its leadership in advancing the school transportation sector through innovative technology.
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August 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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First Student Launches into the New School Year with Enhanced Safety and Technology Initiatives#USA#Cincinnati#First_Student#Student_Transportation#HALO_Technology
First Student Launches into the New School Year with Enhanced Safety and Technology Initiatives
As the leading student transportation provider in North America, First Student enters the school year emphasizing safety, technology, and operational excellence to ensure students' readiness for learning.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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First Student Steps Up as Official Supporter for World Cup 2026 in New York and New Jersey#United_States#First_Student#New_York,_New_Jersey#World_Cup_2026#New_York_New_Jersey
First Student Steps Up as Official Supporter for World Cup 2026 in New York and New Jersey
First Student has been named an Official Host City Supporter for World Cup 2026 in New York and New Jersey, enhancing public transportation for fans attending this prestigious event.
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June 25, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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First Student Teamsters Approve Significant Five-Year National Agreement Enhancing Worker Protections#United_States#Washington#Teamsters#First_Student#Labor_Agreements
First Student Teamsters Approve Significant Five-Year National Agreement Enhancing Worker Protections
The Teamsters at First Student have ratified a new five-year contract that significantly enhances worker protections, benefits, and safety measures for school bus workers nationwide.
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May 19, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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First Student Teams Up with Advanced Remarketing Services to Empower Special Olympics through Sustainable Practices#United_States#Cincinnati#Special_Olympics#First_Student#Vehicle_Retirement
First Student Teams Up with Advanced Remarketing Services to Empower Special Olympics through Sustainable Practices
First Student has launched a partnership with Advanced Remarketing Services, donating vehicle sales proceeds to Special Olympics, enriching lives through sports.
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May 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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First Student Secures Major Student Transportation Contract in Saskatchewan, Solidifying Commitment to Innovation#Canada#First_Student#Regina#HALO_Technology#Regina_Public_Schools
First Student Secures Major Student Transportation Contract in Saskatchewan, Solidifying Commitment to Innovation
First Student has secured a significant contract for student transportation in Regina, Saskatchewan, marking a new era of partnership and innovation in Canada.
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May 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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First Student Joins TIME100 List for Transforming Student Transportation with AI#USA#Cincinnati#First_Student#TIME100#HALO_Technology
First Student Joins TIME100 List for Transforming Student Transportation with AI
First Student achieves recognition in TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2026, spotlighting its groundbreaking HALO™ technology in student transport.
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April 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Teamsters Reach Major Tentative Agreement to Prevent Nationwide Strike#United_States#Washington#Teamsters#First_Student#Bus_Workers
Teamsters Reach Major Tentative Agreement to Prevent Nationwide Strike
Over 17,000 Teamsters have successfully negotiated a tentative agreement with First Student, pausing a potential nationwide strike and improving contract terms.
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March 31, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Over 17,000 First Student Bus Workers Approve Strike for Fair Contract Negotiations#United_States#Washington#Teamsters#strike#First_Student
Over 17,000 First Student Bus Workers Approve Strike for Fair Contract Negotiations
Teamsters school bus workers at First Student have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike if a fair contract is not reached by March 31, 2026. The workers demand better benefits and working conditions.
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March 25, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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First Student Launches Comprehensive Fleet Management in Lafourche Parish Schools#United_States#fleet_management#First_Student#Thibodaux#Lafourche_Parish
First Student Launches Comprehensive Fleet Management in Lafourche Parish Schools
First Student is set to revolutionize school transportation in Lafourche Parish by implementing a fully integrated fleet management system tailored for their specific needs.
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March 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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First Student Sets a New Benchmark for Student Safety in Wichita Transportation#USA#Wichita#First_Student#Student_Transportation#Wichita_Schools
First Student Sets a New Benchmark for Student Safety in Wichita Transportation
First Student enhances student safety with its innovative First Serves program in Wichita, focusing on behavior support for better transportation experience.
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March 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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First Student Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to Enhance Youth Accessibility through School Bus Donation#USA#Fort_Worth#Transportation#Boys_&_Girls_Club#First_Student
First Student Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to Enhance Youth Accessibility through School Bus Donation
First Student has donated a full-sized school bus to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, enhancing access to after-school programs for local youth while addressing key transportation barriers.
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March 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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First Student and Eden Village Collaborate to Create a 3D-Printed Housing Lab on a School Bus#USA#Springfield#First_Student#Eden_Village#Drury_University
First Student and Eden Village Collaborate to Create a 3D-Printed Housing Lab on a School Bus
First Student teams up with Eden Village and Drury University to convert a donated school bus into a mobile 3D-printed housing lab, addressing homelessness.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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First Student Bus Drivers in Missouri Unite with Teamsters Local 838 for Stronger Labor Representation#United_States#Missouri#First_Student#Grandview#Teamsters_Local_838
First Student Bus Drivers in Missouri Unite with Teamsters Local 838 for Stronger Labor Representation
Over 100 bus drivers and monitors from First Student in Missouri have voted to unite under Teamsters Local 838, ensuring secure job rights and better working conditions.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Transforming Student Transportation: The First Serves Initiative in Berkshire Local School District#United_States#First_Student#Student_Safety#Berkshire_Local#Berkshire,_OH
Transforming Student Transportation: The First Serves Initiative in Berkshire Local School District
The First Serves program in Berkshire Local School District improves transportation experiences for students, emphasizing safety and emotional support.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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First Student to Present at the National Conference for Special Education Administrators in 2025#USA#Oklahoma_City#Special_Education#First_Student#CASE_Conference
First Student to Present at the National Conference for Special Education Administrators in 2025
First Student will showcase its innovative transportation strategies at the 2025 CASE conference, highlighting its success in creating safer school environments for students with disabilities.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Revolutionizing School Safety: First Student Introduces AI in Transportation at NYSE#United_States#Cincinnati#School_Safety#First_Student#HALO_Technology
Revolutionizing School Safety: First Student Introduces AI in Transportation at NYSE
First Student highlights its innovative HALO™ tech at NYSE, integrating advanced AI to enhance safety and performance for student transport nationwide.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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First Student's HALO Platform Revolutionizes School Transport, Wins Fast Company's Top Tech Award#USA#Innovation#Cincinnati#First_Student#HALO_Platform
First Student's HALO Platform Revolutionizes School Transport, Wins Fast Company's Top Tech Award
First Student's innovative HALO platform has received Fast Company's accolade for transforming school transportation safety and efficiency. The technology enhances communication among students, parents, and schools.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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First Student's HALO™ Technology Achieves TIME Best Invention Recognition for 2025#United_States#Cincinnati#Halo#First_Student#Best_Invention
First Student's HALO™ Technology Achieves TIME Best Invention Recognition for 2025
First Student's groundbreaking HALO™ technology platform has been honored as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025 for transforming school transportation safety and efficiency.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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First Student Launches Expanded First Serves™ Program Across California's School Districts#United_States#California#First_Student#school_transportation#First_Serves
First Student Launches Expanded First Serves™ Program Across California's School Districts
First Student's acclaimed First Serves™ program now reaches all school districts in California, ensuring safer, more supportive bus environments for students.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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First Student Drivers Unite with Teamsters for Better Working Conditions in Northern California#United_States#San_Leandro#First_Student#Teamsters_Local_853
First Student Drivers Unite with Teamsters for Better Working Conditions in Northern California
In an important development, drivers at First Student in San Leandro have overwhelmingly opted to join Teamsters Local 853, advocating for better working conditions and benefits.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM