Zūm: Leading the Modernization of Student Transportation
Technology-First. Customer-Focused. Proven Every Day. Zūm is redefining student transportation through a technology-first, customer-centric platform that delivers measurable impact and an exceptional experience for districts, students and families. At thousands of schools across the country, Zum’s
integrated technology system is transforming the daily student transportation experience through:
Real-time bus tracking and proactive notifications that give parents peace of mind
A 98% on-time arrival rate, ensuring students arrive ready to learn
State-of-the-art buses equipped with advanced safety technology
A first-rate experience, earning 4.9 out of 5 stars across 1.3 million parent ratings
Zero driver shortages, ensuring no student is left without a ride
This is modernization in action – data-driven routing, transparent communication, disciplined operations, and a relentless focus on safety and reliability. “Branford Public Schools, in partnership with Zum,
is committed to delivering a first-class transportation system that prioritizes students and families while
setting a new standard for safety, reliability, and sustainability,” said Superintendent Christopher Tranberg. For Zūm, electrification is the next step in that
modernization journey – building on a strong foundation of operational excellence and a customer- first experience.
Electrification Expands East — A Historic Milestone in Branford Zūm is now scaling school bus fleet electrification
from coast to coast. In the 2024–25 school year, Zum made history by deploying the nation’s first fully electric school bus fleet in Oakland Unified School District in California. This upcoming 2026–27 school year, Zum will deploy its first fully electric school bus yard on the East Coast. In partnership with Branford Public Schools (CT), the district will become the largest fully electric school system with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in the Northeast. All electric buses will be supported by advanced charging infrastructure with built-in bidirectional capability – positioning Branford at the forefront of both transportation and energy innovation. “This marks a major milestone in Zum’s continued
national electrification expansion and an exciting moment for student transportation,” said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO of Zum. “As we expand our electrification efforts to the East Coast and launch our first fully electric school bus fleet in the region, Branford is helping set a new national standard. With Zum’s technology platform and this state-of-the-art EV fleet, we are reimagining what’s possible – building a modern
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