First Student to Add Samsara AI Technology to Full Vehicle Fleet
The country’s largest school bus contractor today announced it will equip its ~46,000 vehicle fleet with Samsara’s AI technology suite, including video-based safety, telematics, commercial navigation, door monitors, and student ridership insights.
By leveraging real-time data collected from Samsara’s Connected Operations AI Platform, First Student builds on its safety and performance ecosystem, helping drivers, districts, families, and students experience safe, reliable, and efficient student transportation services.
“This partnership between two industry leaders enables us to leverage advanced technology to deliver safer, smarter, and more connected student transportation,” said John Kenning, CEO and president of First Student. “By integrating Samsara’s AI insights into HALO, we are living out our value of setting the highest standards and redefining what student transportation can be. With Samsara’s AI capabilities, predictive analytics, and real-time safety monitoring, we are taking HALO to the next level — anticipating risks, preventing incidents, enhancing driver satisfaction, and advancing our mission to provide every student with the best possible transportation experience so they arrive at school ready to achieve their full potential.”
