First Student reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(472 total reviews)

John Kenning

72% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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1.0
Dec 7, 2019

Don't be thrown under the bus!

Recommend
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Pros

Thorough training program. Kids age challenging but mostly great.

Cons

Zero opportunity to move up, managers are lifers in constant CYA mode. Impenetrable clique at yard. Frequent payroll errors in favor of company-surprise surprise. So-called drivers union is really an arm of management. Top-hammer down management style. Minimum wage for all training and meeting time-complete bs. They promote and encourage the "loser bus driver" stereotype. They've lost many local contracts recently for good reason.

3.0
Oct 4, 2019

Alright place

Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay, summers off, off when kids are off.

Cons

Get written up for taking time off when a family member passes away. No help when you need a monitor for your route and your told no over and over again.

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