INTRODUCING
FirstAlt, powered by First Student, provides districts with a safe and reliable alternative transportation option for students with special needs, students experiencing homelessness, out of district students and hard to serve trips. FirstAlt utilizes a fleet of small capacity vehicles from existing local transportation companies that are expertly operated and maintained, giving districts flexibility in their transportation program, reducing costs and freeing up resources for higher capacity trips.
What we look for in transportation providers
FirstAlt transportation providers are qualified and experienced local transportation companies who specialize in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), limo, shuttle, senior care and black car service.
Industry leading standards
We know that the safety of students is the number one priority. FirstAlt confirms that all transportation providers and their drivers have met all FirstAlt, state, local and district requirements before they can service trips.
• Custom training program developed by First Student in conjunction with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center focusing specifically on how to work with and interact with students with special needs
• Pre-service, random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing program. Rideshare companies do not typically require these same drug and alcohol testing standards
• Initial and continuous background and MVR checks Training
Drivers will be equipped with tools for understanding the functions of behavior and the Rage Cycle which will help drivers relate to the students and to de-escalate issues as they arise. In addition, parents and caregivers will be asked to fill out an “All About Me” form for their student to provide the drivers a better understanding of the students likes, dislikes and items needed to make the student comfortable. Once a driver is fully vetted and has passed all training requirements they are prepared to handle everything — from behavioral challenges to installing and using special needs equipment.
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