Santa Barbara Unified School District Partners with Zum for Modern Student Transportation

Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) has awarded a $30 million five-year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation.

The decision is part of a rapidly growing movement by school districts to provide a safer, greener and more reliable transportation solution for students, drivers and families.

“Santa Barbara has a diverse and passionate school community that puts its students first,” said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum. “We are honored the district is partnering with Zum for its student transportation, and we’re eager to work with families, drivers and school officials to deliver safe, equitable, sustainable and modern service.”

Zum is the first and only 100% carbon neutral student transportation company in the U.S. Through its Net Zero Initiative, the company is leading the industry in electric school bus conversion. Zum is committed to working with SBUSD, county and state officials and key stakeholders to develop a plan in the next five years to transition the school bus fleet to electric.

Zum holds regular local driver hiring events for certified school bus drivers and new candidates, with an upcoming event Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn (6878 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA). If you’re interested in driving or know someone interested, please apply here.