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First Student

Student transportation services provider

firststudentinc.com

Headquarters: Cincinnati, United States
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 19,000+
Industry: Passenger Transportation, Ground & Sea

Last updated October 24

Latest news about First Student

In short: First Student advanced its HALO safety technology and electric bus fleet while resolving labor disputes and facing safety scrutiny in 2025.

Company announcements

October 21 First Student

First Student wins innovation award

The company earned first place in Innovation in Employee Enablement at the 2026 T-Mobile For Business Innovate Awards for its HALO technology platform.

October 19 First Student

First Student Reports 63% Reduction in Forward Collision Risk Through Connected Safety Technology

The company achieved this safety improvement during a four-week pilot of its HALO™ platform across six locations, demonstrating effective risk identification.

October 15 First Student

First Student participates in Ohio Chamber forum

Kevin Matthews discussed electric transportation on a panel, and an electric bus was displayed.

September 15 First Student

First Student advances electric school bus infrastructure in NYC with Con Edison

Phase one completes using First Charge™ solutions to cut costs by 13%, supporting 40 new buses and off-peak charging strategies.

Media coverage

October 24 WSB-TV

Cincinnati Public School student death on First Student bus under investigation

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