Fast Company Names Zum to Its 2025 World’s Most Innovative Companies List

Zūm today was honored on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 for modernizing student transportation.

The annual list recognizes companies across the world that are moving the needle for business and culture. Zum ranks at No. 3 in the Sustainability category on this year’s list. 

“We are honored to be recognized on Fast Company’s prestigious list of Most Innovative Companies for our work in modernizing student transportation for families, schools, and school districts across the country,” said Ritu Narayan, CEO and Founder of Zum. “Our innovations have transformed the safety, efficiency and reliability of the school bus system, with the added benefit of improving grid reliability and resiliency using vehicle-to-grid technology to power the grid with electric school bus batteries. We’re grateful to our partners who share our commitment to reshaping the future of the industry.”

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.” 

To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.

The complete list of Most Innovative Companies can be found at https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list. It will also be available in the Spring print issue of Fast Company beginning March 25. 

Thanks to Fast Company for recognizing our work to provide safe, modern and equitable student transportation nationwide!