Zum
Zum provides advanced transportation solutions with a focus on technology, sustainability, and real-time tracking, serving over 4,000 schools and districts with a commitment to a fully electric fleet by 2027.
Services
Zum provides a complete transportation solution powered by advanced technology and a commitment to sustainability. Services include home-to-school transportation, special education transportation, McKinney-Vento transportation, therapy session or out-of-district placement transportation, field trips, and athletic events. The company offers real-time tracking features through user-friendly apps, ensuring parents can monitor their child's journey. Zum also provides charter services for events such as weddings, graduations, and team outings in metropolitan areas including Oakland-CA, San Francisco Bay Area-CA, Los Angeles-CA, San Bernardino-CA, Seattle-WA, Spokane-WA, Baltimore/Howard County Area-MD, Nashville-TN, Chicago-IL, and Dallas-TX.
Technology Platform
Zum's technology platform enhances transportation services through real-time tracking and data management. Features include optimized route networks, RFID check-ins and check-outs, useful alerts, and support for students with special needs. The platform provides daily route and student information to drivers and real-time visibility into operations for districts and schools, ensuring safety and transparency. Parents benefit from ride transparency via the Zum app, which also offers feedback mechanisms for driver performance.
Sustainability Commitment
Zum is committed to a fully electric fleet by 2027, with efforts already in place to reduce environmental impact. Electric vehicles in Zum's fleet reduce energy costs by 80% and maintenance costs by 60%. Zum offsets 100% of emissions for its fleet, starting from 2021. The company's electric school buses have a range of up to and exceeding 155 miles on a single charge, offering long-term savings in fuel and maintenance for school districts. Zum's EV ecosystem and partner network support the sustainability goals of school districts.
Real-Time Tracking and Safety Features
Zum's platform offers real-time tracking of daily rides and detailed route management, enhancing safety and efficiency. This includes real-time daily route and student information accessible to drivers, ensuring all students are accounted for. The system supports the timely reporting and escalation of student issues, providing a secure and transparent environment. Drivers are vetted beyond state standards, with ongoing safe-driving performance tracking, and parent feedback features via the Zum app. These comprehensive safety measures ensure peace of mind for parents and school districts.
Charter and Rental Services
Zum's charter and rental services cater to a wide range of events and transportation needs. The fleet includes state-of-the-art buses and vans equipped with advanced technology for sustainability and comfort. Services are available in cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The charter rentals can support events such as weddings, summer events, athletic events, team outings, after-school programs, local and overnight field trips, graduations, work-study trips, and airport trips. Zum also offers passenger van shuttles for smaller group rentals, ideal for event transportation or intimate vacations.