Working for First student is not a good place to work. They definitely need a management overhaul and tune up. - School Bus Driver First Student Employee Review

2.0
Jul 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The is nothing really positive to say about management. The bus drivers and monitors really work hard, but the support received is terrible.

Cons

Lousy pay, 20hr work week for many student drivers expensive medical insurance for lousy coverage lack of communication between management to staff. Management get paid in a different week from staff.

Explore other reviews about First Student

5.0
Jan 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, Hardworking, supportive towards medical care

Cons

no cons felt in my tenure

3.0
Apr 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay for driving is good, however, "driving is only part of the job description. May be well compensated for contracted substitute driver in other locations

Cons

Although there are rules to establish safe, orderly environments for riders and drivers, they are not enforced, and appear symbolic and subjective. Drivers have to bow to whomever decides how it will be handled instead of what the actual rules dictate, creating unnecessary chaos. There also appears to be a good amount of favoritism at this location and company rules and regulations are rarely enforced across the board, resulting in employees doing as they please with little to no repercussions.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All