UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 8, 2006

LAIDLAW INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-10657		98-0390488
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)
55 Shuman Blvd. Suite 400,
Naperville, Illinois				60563
(Address of principal				(Zip Code)
executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 848-3000

Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 8, 2006, Laidlaw International, Inc. issued a press release, incorporated by reference herein, to announce the preliminary results of its tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, August 7, 2006.

Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1		Press Release, dated August 8, 2006.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated August 8, 2006.