A part of FirstGroup America, First Transit is one of the leading, private providers of passenger transportation contract and management services in the United States. FirstGroup America is the recipient of the National Safety Council s Green Cross for Safety Medal, in recognition of its safety culture, customer service and safety record. In business for more than 50 years, First Transit provides operation, management and consulting services to over 230 locations in nearly 45 U.S. states, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company offers services to transit authorities, state departments of transportation, federal agencies, municipal organizations and private companies. First Transit employs more than 13,000 transit professionals who operate over 6,500 buses that cover approximately 250 million annual fleet miles.