Global Infrastructure SherpaFirst Student
First Student is a leading North American student transportation solutions provider, operating over 47,000 vehicles, including electric buses, across more than 500 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The company serves over 4.6 million students daily and employs 63,000 people, leveraging its HALO™ technology platform for safety and efficiency.
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Student Transportation Services ProviderOperatorDeveloperOEM/Equipment
Strategic Overview
- Focuses on enhancing student safety through proprietary technology, including the HALO™ platform and AI-powered tools.
- Committed to fleet electrification and sustainable transportation, deploying electric buses and developing EV charging infrastructure (First Charge™).
- Emphasizes operational excellence, comprehensive driver training, and student support programs.
- Maintains a leadership position in the North American student transportation market.
- Actively pursues mergers and acquisitions as part of its growth strategy.
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John Kenning
President and CEO
Track Record
112
Years Active
Notable projects: Deployment of 40 new electric school buses in Pontiac, Michigan, Deployment of electric school buses with Cincinnati Public Schools
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