Abstract gradient design featuring a dark semicircle against a green to black background.

Field Trips, Game Days, Events. All One Call.

Trusted student transportation, ready for back to school and beyond.
Get a Quote

Flexible transportation, whatever the need

Students are boarding a yellow school bus with a staff member assisting them.

Field Trips

Museums, farms, historical sites, and everywhere in between.
Students happily greet a driver while boarding a yellow school bus.

Game Days

Away games, tournaments, and team travel
A driver assists a student with a backpack as other children gather near a school bus.

School Events

Concerts, ceremonies, and community gatherings
Students seated in a school bus, chatting and looking at each other, with rows of empty seats.

Community Trips

Outreach, service projects, and beyond

A transportation partner you can count on

6,500+
schools nationwide, across 19 states
98% average
on-time performance ¹
159 million
student rides completed ²
4.9 out of 5
across 1.7 million+ reviews
Two smiling employees of Zum stand beside a bright yellow school bus, wearing company polo shirts.

Sources:
1 The percentage of rides (pickups and drop-offs) completed within five (5) minutes of the scheduled bell time, measured against the district's published bell schedule in SY 2025-26
2 Through June 30, 2026

Trusted by districts including:

Ready to lock in a trip? Get a fast, no-obligation quote.

It's back to school season, field trips, game days, and events, all over again. Dates fill up fast. Locking in transportation early means the most options.

Get a Quote →
Abstract design featuring soft curves and lines in light blue and green on a neutral background.
Field Trip Checklist

Still figuring out the details?

Grab the Ultimate Field Trip Planning Checklist, and come back when you're ready.

Get the Checklist →
Three smiling students with backpacks stepping off a yellow Zum Services, Inc. school bus.
Woman writing in a notebook at a wooden table, surrounded by greenery and a bright room atmosphere.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Find a selection of answers for our most common questions about riding with Zum and using the Zum app. If you can’t find the answer you need, contact us directly to assist.

As early as possible, especially during popular fall travel windows. You don't need every detail finalized to start the conversation. Availability is what matters most.

Reach out as soon as you know. Zum Charter works with districts to accommodate changes whenever possible, though booking early always gives you the most flexibility.

More often than you'd think. Buses are available midday, after the final bell, and on weekends.

Yes. Zum Charter maintains all required state and federal transportation licensing and safety certifications, including California TCP 35590 and Virginia Contract Carrier 3443 where applicable.

Prefer to talk it through?

California TCP 35590 and Virginia Contract Carrier 3443

Get a Quote →