First Student Lays Off 111 Employees in Seattle
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What we know
Location: Seattle, WA.
Department affected: School Bus Drivers.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
First Student has announced the layoff of 111 employees in Seattle. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments to its workforce in response to operational needs. The layoffs are part of a broader trend affecting the transportation sector, but specific reasons for the cuts at First Student were not detailed in the announcement. The affected employees will be notified shortly, and the company is working to support them during this transition. This move underscores the challenges faced by the company in maintaining its workforce amid changing demands.
First Student cut 111 jobs in WA affecting its School Bus Drivers team as of June 22, 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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