School Bus Driver - Safe Rides HALO Tech & Training

Position: School Bus Driver - Safe Rides with HALO Tech & Training
Safer, smarter, more connected student transportation

The partner that cares for your students as
much as you do

Undisputed Leader in Student Transportation

At First Student, our caring drivers and HALO™ technology platform ensure safe rides and a positive experience so every student can achieve their full potential. It’s why more districts trust First Student than any other company in the industry.

5.6 million student journeys a day

Winner of the National Safety Council’s Green Cross

47,000 vehicles

The largest fleet in the industry, including electric buses

545 locations in two countries

Proven, recognized leader entrusted to care for students for more than 100 years

In-depth trainings and career advancement opportunities

94% of maintenance shops are lean-certified

Data-driven metrics help us achieve operational excellence

TIME Best Inventions of 2025

Connected technology elevates safety and transparency

5.6 million student journeys a day

Winner of the National Safety Council’s Green Cross

47,000 vehicles

The largest fleet in the industry, including electric buses

545 locations in two countries

Proven, recognized leader entrusted to care for students for more than 100 years

In-depth trainings and career advancement opportunities

94% of maintenance shops are lean-certified

Data-driven metrics help us achieve operational excellence

TIME Best Inventions of 2025

Connected technology elevates safety and transparency

Seamlessly connected technology

Improve student transportation with HALO, our proprietary technology platform. HALO surrounds students with care through technological tools that oversee every part of the transportation journey. One of those tools:
First View® powered by HALO, the vehicle tracker app that gives parents and caregivers peace of mind.

Grow your career with paid driver training, competitive wages and benefits, and the knowledge you’re making a difference in students’ lives.

First Student CEO on Adding AI Safety Measures to School Buses

First Student President and CEO John Kenning explains how the HALO™ platform and AI-powered technology are giving families and schools greater visibility into safety, arrival times, and student experiences on the bus.

Fleets in Flux:
Adapting to Changing Student Transportation NeedsSchool Bus Fleet Magazine, Amanda Huggett | June/July 2025

Gone are the days of school bus fleets consisting solely of yellow buses.

Check out our most asked questions below. If you don't see an answer to your question, reach out to us via our Contact Form.

- My child/student left something on the bus. What do we do?

Visit First Student’s feedback portal and select Lost Item and fill out the mandatory fields on the form and a member of our local team will get back to you ASAP.

+ How can I view my child’s bus location in real-time?

Your school district must already be registered to access this. Please contact your school district to see if they are utilizing First View and if not, check out our First View page to learn more or send an email to our team.

+ Are you hiring?

+ Does First Student provide bus rentals for events or field trips?

Yes, reach out to us via our Charter site to get a free quote or learn more!

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