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First Student Discontinues 60% of Seattle Operations, Lays Off Over 100 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jun 18, 2026

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

First Student has announced the discontinuation of 60% of its bus service operations in Seattle, resulting in the layoff of over 100 employees. This significant reduction in service is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations amidst changing demand. The layoffs reflect the company's response to current operational challenges and the need to adjust its workforce accordingly. As a result, the affected employees will be losing their jobs as the company restructures its services in the region.

First Student cut 100 jobs as of June 18, 2026.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at First Student since August 2023, affecting a combined 1,227 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

First Student cut 100 jobs on June 18, 2026. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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