First Insights

As many school districts continue to struggle with budget challenges, First Student is working to broaden its services and incorporate new technologies to meet the needs of customers as well as staff. New developments for North America’s biggest school bus contractor include mobile apps, paperless shop technology, and a division that offers consulting, routing, and other solutions. First Student President Dennis Maple shares the details in this interview with School Bus Fleet .

The National Safety Council (NSC) has appointed Tim O’Toole, Chief Executive Officer of FirstGroup, to its board of directors. O’Toole was elected at the council’s recent annual board of directors meeting at the NSC Congress & Expo. He’ll serve a two-year term.

Keeping control of contracted transportation means transparency. First Student uses integrated GPS data to better your school bus operation and keep you in control of performance metrics. Read on to find out how we utilize our culture and technology to provide you with first-class service.

Fuel consumption can be a big drain on a transportation department's budget. Read on to find other ways GPS can impact your district's bottom line.

Focusing on education is your main goal, but sometimes transportation drives your thoughts. Learn how one simple gadget can help you plan and measure performance.

For school administrators, trade shows bring a rush of new knowledge and insights. Read on to find out how safety, routing, contracting and student behavior are taking front seat this trade show season.

Did you know students are approximately 70 times more likely to get to school safely if they take the school bus instead of riding in a car? A successful safety operation can be developed through the analysis of GPS data. Find out how in the latest version of the First Insights Blog.