CINCINNATI— The Central New York Association for Pupil Transportation (CNYAPT) named First Student Service Manager Matt Gould of Syracuse its 2012 Technician of the Year. The annual award recognizes a school transportation professional who works to ensure a safe and efficient school bus ride.
“Matt understands the tremendous responsibility parents place in us to safely and securely transport their children to and from school.” said Ty Worrell, First Student location manager. “The award is a testament to his hard work and dedication to make sure our buses are maintained at the highest levels.”
Gould has been a Technician with First Student Syracuse since 2005. He received the award during a ceremony June 13 in Syracuse.
About First Student, Inc.
First Student, Inc. – a division of Cincinnati, Ohio-based FirstGroup America – is the leader in safe, reliable, sustainable transportation and the largest provider of student transportation services in North America. The company safely transports approximately 6 million students every day in the US and Canada, using a fleet of 54,000 buses. The safety and security of its passengers is the company’s core value, and in 2009 FirstGroup America was awarded the National Safety Council’s prestigious Green Cross for Safety Medal in recognition of its commitment to safety and outstanding safety record. For more information, please visit www.firststudentinc.com or follow the company on Facebook and Twitter.
