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MONTREAL, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - First Student, the largest student transportation provider in North America, and the Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ( Lion or the Company ), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today jointly announced that First Student is ordering 260 all-electric LionC school buses.
This is the largest order of school buses by a single customer in Lion s history. The order will make First Student the largest operator of zero-emission school buses in North America. Deliveries will take place beginning in the second half of 2021 through the first half of 2023. The buses will be used by Transco, First Student s subsidiary that operates in Quebec.
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FirstGroup Enters Agreement to Sell First Student and First Transit April 26, 2021 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News Cincinnati Today, FirstGroup announced it has entered into an agreement for the sale of First Student and First Transit to EQT Infrastructure. The proposed sale brings together North America s market leaders in school and public transportation with one of the world s largest infrastructure investors. First Student and First Transit operations will continue as usual and uninterrupted with the same local teams and leadership. We are pleased to have agreed on the sale of First Student and First Transit in a transaction which recognizes their strategic value. Both are resilient, high-quality businesses with strong prospects for returning to normal levels of service following the pandemic, said FirstGroup Chief Executive Matthew Gregory. Our colleagues at First Student and First Transit have built excellent relationships with their customers over m
First Student Recognizes Drivers for Unwavering Commitment to Safety During Love the Bus Month
CINCINNATI - Now more than ever, school bus drivers are demonstrating the essential role they play in supporting the communities they serve. Each school day, drivers show immense care, deep dedication and a strong commitment to safety. First Student joins the American School Bus Council (ASBC) in recognizing these drivers during Love the Bus Month.
School bus drivers are the most highly-trained, tested and scrutinized drivers on the road. First Student drivers typically complete more than 40 hours of training before driving passengers. The company s hiring, training and ongoing development programs help deliver a ride that is about twice as safe as the industry average.