Life at Zum

At Zum, we've built something worth showing up for. Our culture is rooted in purpose, fueled by collaboration, and guided by a genuine belief that the work we do every day changes lives.
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Community

Championing our communities

Zum operates across school districts, cities, and neighborhoods throughout the country, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our teams show up every day not just to do a job, but to be a positive presence in the communities they serve. We believe that safe, reliable student transportation is a community issue, and we're proud to be part of the solution.
Students boarding a yellow school bus, parents using a tracking app, and drivers in a bus interior.
Students boarding a yellow school bus, parents using a tracking app, and drivers in a bus interior.

Students first, always

We measure our success by whether students arrive safely, on time, and ready to learn. Every decision we make starts with that commitment.

Built on local relationships

We partner closely with districts, schools, and families to earn trust ride by ride and build transportation experiences that work for everyone.

Equity at the core

Every student deserves access to safe, reliable transportation. Zum is committed to building mobility experiences that are equitable, inclusive, and accessible for all.
Testimonials
Woman using a smartphone with a transportation app while holding a mug in a modern kitchen.

I have closely worked with the Zum team over the last 7 years, and have observed first-hand the benefit of applying their technology to solve our complex day-to-day operations needs.

Kim Raney
Executive Director of Transportation, Procurement, & Warehouse - Business Operations
Oakland Unified School District

With Zūm CMX, we save about $3.5 million on a yearly basis, just by reducing the number of routes. We reduced routes by 10% immediately, right when we implemented it. All of our key metrics and KPIs improved right away.

Tomas Beccar-Varela
Executive Director
San Francisco Unified School District

Zūm CMX gives us so much visibility and insight into what's happening in our school transportation. We can see ahead of time that a bus is running late, track that route, and proactively adjust it to make sure it arrives on time. Parents are able to track their bus and get real time ETAs, so they know exactly where their child's bus is at. The software and the technology are great, but the real value is the peace of mind and communication that they provide.

Paul Rosencrans
Transportation Director
Fresno Unified School District

Zūm just brought the overall student mobility operation and the experience to a whole new level. Zūm really focuses on the entire experience not just for the students, but for the school districts as a whole. They completely full-circled the operation by improving communication with families and with us. They also offered us a full EV system that really put the cherry on top of the entire operation. It was a no-brainer to choose Zūm.

Kim Raney
Executive Director of Transportation, Procurement, & Warehouse - Business Operations
Oakland Unified School District

Zūm's proven track record, along with its enhanced communication and equity-focused decision making, has greatly benefited our students, families, and drivers in Kansas City. We appreciate their commitment to safety, efficiency, transparency, and student-centered approach, and have been excited to partner with them.

Dr. Jennifer Collier
Superintendent
Kansas City Public Schools
Recognition

Celebrating our wins

Zum has been recognized by some of the most respected names in business and workplace culture, from Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. These honors reflect the talent, dedication, and energy of every person on our team. We're proud of how far we've come, and we're just getting started.
Woman using a smartphone with a transportation app while holding a mug in a modern kitchen.
Our Values

Driven by our values

Focus on customers

Everything we do starts with the people that we serve. We listen closely, act quickly, and never stop improving.

Think big, execute meticulously

We set ambitious goals and hold ourselves to the highest standards in how we achieve them.

Do things the right way

Integrity is what we live by. We value our promises, own our mistakes, and make decisions we're proud of.

Build better communities

We’re committed to our mission of helping families and schools realize their full potential and streamline a disconnected system.
A student smiles while tapping a card on a bus touchscreen to board for school transportation.
Woman using a smartphone with a transportation app while holding a mug in a modern kitchen.
Child and driver smiling in a van, with a tablet mounted on the seat in front of them.
Students boarding a school bus, smiling, with backpacks and a diverse group present inside.
Woman with curly hair holding a cup and smartphone, smiling while standing near a kitchen table.
Students exiting a school bus, smiling and holding a phone, with vibrant background.
Students exiting a yellow electric bus while a girl runs towards it. Zum branding visible.
A student smiles while tapping a card on a bus touchscreen to board for school transportation.
Woman using a smartphone with a transportation app while holding a mug in a modern kitchen.
Child and driver smiling in a van, with a tablet mounted on the seat in front of them.
Students boarding a school bus, smiling, with backpacks and a diverse group present inside.
Woman with curly hair holding a cup and smartphone, smiling while standing near a kitchen table.
Students exiting a school bus, smiling and holding a phone, with vibrant background.
Students exiting a yellow electric bus while a girl runs towards it. Zum branding visible.
A student smiles while tapping a card on a bus touchscreen to board for school transportation.
Woman using a smartphone with a transportation app while holding a mug in a modern kitchen.
Child and driver smiling in a van, with a tablet mounted on the seat in front of them.
Students boarding a school bus, smiling, with backpacks and a diverse group present inside.
Woman with curly hair holding a cup and smartphone, smiling while standing near a kitchen table.
Students exiting a school bus, smiling and holding a phone, with vibrant background.
Students exiting a yellow electric bus while a girl runs towards it. Zum branding visible.
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Recognition

Join an award-winning team

Zum has been recognized by the world's leading business and workplace publications for our innovation, growth, and culture.
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Worlds Most Innovative Companies / World Changing Ideas
Certified
2025 Disruptor 50 List
Fastest Growing Companies