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Alternative transportation for charter & private schools

Revolutionize student transportation with BuyQ's FirstAlt agreement. Alternative transportation services for schools.
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Alternative transportation for charter & private schools

First Student is the first-ever full-service K-12 transportation solution, with First Alt allowing schools to provide all forms of transportation to all students — including remote and hard-to-serve trips and students with special needs.

Support for Every Student

Contracted drivers can handle everything from behavioral challenges to special needs equipment, plus hard-to-serve trips in remote areas.

Real-Time Visibility with FirstView

The FirstView parent app gives families and districts a real-time view of trip status, arrival/departure alerts, and driver/vehicle information.

Advanced Safety Technology

Samsara dash cams provide real-time incident monitoring across the alternative vehicle fleet, raising the bar for student safety.

BuyQ Member Benefits Include:

  • Specially trained drivers for behavioral and special-needs support

  • Real-time trip tracking via the FirstView parent app

  • Advanced dash cam safety technology across the fleet

  • Dedicated BuyQ/First Alt contract management

Accessing the benefits of our BuyQ contract is easy. You can:

Email Gregg Prettyman at Gregg.Prettyman@firststudentinc.com and ask to be put on the BuyQ contract. Or, schedule a call with BuyQ — we'll explore your school's specific needs and introduce you to the appropriate First Alt representative.

I already buy from First Alt

Email Gregg Prettyman at Gregg.Prettyman@firststudentinc.com and ask to be put on the BuyQ contract, or set up a call with BuyQ and we'll work on your behalf with First Student.

Contract Overview For First Alt

Category
Alternative Transportation

Contact Info for First Alt
Gregg Prettyman — Email — 760.405.7171

Contact Info for BuyQ
Daniel Casselli — Email — 813.753.7731

Contract Terms:
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Contract Number
BQ-AT-001

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Transportation Solutions

Explore FirstAlt's transportation solutions through BuyQ! Simplify your charter or private school's transportation needs with tailored, cost-effective options.

Discover FirstAlt

Get to know FirstAlt by First Student — your partner in safe, flexible, and cost-effective school transportation.

Contact FirstAlt

Connect with FirstAlt to discuss your school's transportation needs.

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What Our Members Say

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As an active participant in a BuyQ RFP committee, I can attest to BuyQ's diligence in securing the most competitive pricing for schools. BuyQ serves as an invaluable resource, empowering schools to save money and optimize their limited budgets effectively.

Mehmet Bayar
Director of Procurement
YES Prep Public Schools

Not only does BuyQ deliver substantial time and cost savings, but they also serve as a true advocate for us in the market. When we encountered a challenge with a supplier, BuyQ stepped in immediately and ensured the issue was resolved. Their high level of support and genuine commitment to the success of our schools sets them apart. I wholeheartedly recommend BuyQ to any school seeking a procurement partner.

Lori Craig
Operations Manager
Benjamin Franklin Charter School

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