Don't be thrown under the bus! - Driver First Student Employee Review

1.0
Dec 7, 2019
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.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 14, 2026
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Pros

Largest employer in the industry. Positive structural changes Investment in infrastructure

Cons

Frequently behind the wheel of a bus which limits value at position Very long hours due to need to complete work while spending significant portion of the day filling in on open routes

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