First Student Discontinues 60% of Seattle Operations, Lays Off Over 100 Employees
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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 in WA as of June 18, 2026.
That is roughly 0.2% of the 50,000 people First Student employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 19 layoff events at First Student since August 2022, including 1,296 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 9 additional events known from news reporting.
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