FirstAlt, powered by First Student, provides safe and reliable transportation options for students with special needs, students experiencing homelessness, out-of-district students, and hard-to-serve trips. By utilizing a fleet of small capacity vehicles — including sedans, SUVs, minivans, and wheelchair vans — sourced from existing local transportation companies, FirstAlt offers unparalleled flexibility. This approach allows school districts to tailor their transportation programs to meet specific needs, reduce costs, and free up resources for higher-capacity trips.
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K-12 Education
Higher Education
State & Local Government
FirstAlt enhances First Student’s comprehensive transportation offerings by meeting the diverse needs of districts with specialized vehicles for hard-to-serve students. For districts facing the challenge of safely transporting their most vulnerable students, FirstAlt offers an alternative to traditional ride-share vehicles or taxis, available on a cooperative contract through OMNIA Partners.
First Student Contract Documentation
U.S. Communities, National IPA, & NCPA are wholly-owned subsidiaries of OMNIA Partners, dba OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. All public sector participants already registered with National IPA, U.S. Communities, or NCPA continue to have access to all contracts, with certain exceptions, in the portfolio and do not need to re-register to use a legacy National IPA, legacy U.S. Communities, legacy NCPA, or new OMNIA Partners contract. U.S. Communities, National IPA, and NCPA remain separate legal entities and lead agency contracts completed under each brand are effective and available for use through the contract’s approved term. In the event we believe re-registration is necessary for any reason, OMNIA Partners will let you know.
Alternative Student Transportation
Region 4 ESC - TX
Contract Number: R230902
Initial Term: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Renewal Options: Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through June 30, 2029