The decision followed a competitive bidding process, in which Robinson Transport Inc.stood out for its strong pricing package and outstanding references from current district partners. 

Robinson Transport. is a family owned company based in Southern Illinois with a corporate office located in Harrisburg, Illinois. Founded in July 2000 by David and Joyce Robinson, both of whom have been involved in the school transportation industry since 1979, the company brings decades of experience. David Robinson has more than 50 years of mechanical repair, maintenance, and budgeting. Joyce Robinson has over 40 years of driving and routing experience.

Today the company is led by CEO Eric Robinson, who has 26 years of student transportation management experience, along with a strong background in mechanical operations. Robinson Transport currently serves 29 school districts across Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri, operating a fleet of 335 buses and employing  approximately 380 staff members.

“The Robinson Family is honored to serve the Alton School District and community,” said Eric Robinson, CEO of Robinson Transport, Inc. “We are dedicated to safely transporting students to and from school each day. Our team is committed to providing courteous, reliable, and secure service for parents, students, and staff”. 

The company’s commitment to safety, reliability and strong communication aligns closely with the district’s mission to provide high quality services to students and families.

The district anticipates a smooth transition ahead of the 2026-2027 school year and will continue offering families access to the My Ride app for real time bus tracking. Robinson Transport will also soon share information about employment opportunities for individuals interested in routing, driving and maintaining buses for the Alton School District.. Current and prospective employees are encouraged to apply at robinsontranportinc.com.