EQT Partners-backed First Student, a provider of school bus transportation in North America, agreed to acquire Apple Bus, a Missouri-based provider of student and charter transportation services. Financial terms were not disclosed. "At First Student, we see this as a logical step in our strategic commitment to grow our presence in North America. We are excited to have Apple Bus Company join our team. We look forward to introducing our industry-leading safety record, rigorous driver training programs and cutting-edge technologies to even more school districts, families and communities," Paul G. Osland, First Student President.