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Automotive & Transportation
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$368.8M
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Founded
2014
Zum offers a transportation service for school children that emphasizes efficiency and environmental sustainability, featuring a fleet that includes electric vehicles. Their platform uses analytics to optimize operations and includes an app for parents, drivers, and schools to track buses and students in real-time, enhancing safety and transparency. Zum stands out from competitors by focusing on cost and time savings while ensuring a reliable and eco-friendly service. The company's goal is to improve the school transportation experience while reducing its carbon footprint.
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Competitive compensation, including cash and equity
Medical, dental and vision benefits, including paid membership to One Medical
Unlimited vacation policy
Free daily catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen at HQ
District of Over 63,000 Students Joins National Movement for Safer, More Reliable RidesREDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has awarded a three-year technology contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, to provide a single integrated platform to power the district's school transportation. This partnership signals VBCPS's commitment to a safe, efficient, transparent and more equitable solution for students and families
Recognition Marks Third Year in A Row Zum Has Appeared on Prestigious ListREDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Financial Times announced that Zūm has been named to its annual "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies List," a recognition that supports Zum's position as the leader in modern student transportation. Zum ranks No. 28 on this year's list of the top 300 companies and is the highest-ranking company in the Logistics Transportation category. This is the third year in a row that Zum has been named to this prestigious list of innovative leaders across North, South, and Latin America
Palm Springs Unified School District partners with Zūm to modernize student transportation.
Existing drivers and new candidates are welcome at March 25-26 event in preparation for 2025-26 school yearREDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, which has been awarded a four-year student transportation contract with Millard Public Schools beginning in the 2025-26 school year, will host a two-day hiring event for school bus drivers and attendants on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 at Marriott Courtyard Omaha La Vista (12560 Westport Parkway, LaVista, Nebraska) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Nebraska District of 23,000 Students Awards 4-Year Contract to Zum for Safe, Reliable and Tech-Enabled TransportationREDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Millard Public Schools has awarded a four-year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation. The decision signals the Nebraska district's commitment to a safe, efficient, transparent and more equitable solution for students and families.Millard Public Schools has awarded a four-year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation. The decision signals the Nebraska district's commitment to a safe, efficient, transparent and more equitable solution for students and families.Millard Public Schools is the third largest school district in Nebraska and serves approximately 23,000 students. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, this partnership with Zum will enable the district to deliver superior service built around the needs of students and families along with the teachers, administrators and drivers committed to creating the best educational experience for children."We are very excited for our partnership with Zum," commented Millard Superintendent Dr. John Schwartz. "Safety always comes first, and we also place a high priority on the service we provide for students and families
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Industries
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$368.8M
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Founded
2014
$114k - $132k/yr
San Carlos, CA, USA
$27 - $34/hr
Clarksville, MD, USA
$100k - $120k/yr
Papillion, NE, USA
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