California Air Resources Board

$300,000 in Fines Paid by First Student, Inc.

In July 2009, First Student, Inc. agreed to pay $300,000 in penalties; $225,000 to the California Air Pollution Fund, $37,500 to the Peralta Community College District, and $37,500 to the California Pollution Control Financing Authority for violating air quality regulations.  A routine investigation by the Enforcement Division documented that First Student, Inc. (formerly known as Laidlaw Transit, Inc.) failed to properly self-inspect its diesel trucks as required by the PSIP.  To resolve its violations, First Student, Inc. agreed to pay a penalty of $300,000, train its employees to comply with the PSIP and other ARB diesel enforcement programs and maintain compliance with these programs in the future.

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