Designed to help drivers operate safely and efficiently

Every great ride starts with a confident driver. Zum’s purpose-built platform gives you the tools, support, and information to manage driver teams with confidence and full transparency.

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Why Zum

Less admin, more time to focus on what matters most

Drivers shouldn’t have to spend their shift chasing down information or navigating clunky systems. Zum handles the complexity in the background so drivers can put all their attention where it belongs: on the road and on the students in their care.
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Optimize workflows

Guided, step-by-step task flows walk drivers through each part of their shift from clock-in through to post-ride safety checks.

Stay connected

Advanced route change notifications, in-app dispatch messaging, and real-time ride updates arrive directly on driver devices.

Get performance coaching

Drivers access personalized scorecards, coaching modules, and training content to develop skills, and stronger safety records.

Zum CMX

About the Zum experience for drivers

Driving for Zum means being part of a network where technology works for drivers, not against them. Our Connected Mobility Experience brings smart navigation, seamless communications, structured workflows, and proactive support into one intuitive platform.
Operations

Streamline end-to-end ride delivery workflows

Fewer delays. Fewer surprises. Zum structures every step of the process for less admin and more driving.
  • Onboarding and set-up
Drivers onboard through a simple digital process. Upload credentials, track certifications, and receive automated renewal reminders.
  • Pre-ride operations
A single clock-in notifies dispatch, activates payroll tracking, and triggers a driver's pre-ride checklist.
  • AI-optimized navigation
Turn-by-turn guidance adapts in real-time to traffic and changing conditions.
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Apps and Dashboards

Stay connected in real-time

The Zum driver app is a command center on wheels. Everything drivers need for a smooth, safe, and compliant shift lives in one place, accessible the moment their day begins.
  • Digital time-tracking
As soon as drivers clock-in, dispatch is notified, payroll begins tracking and the shift is officially live and automatically documented.
  • Guided ride delivery
Drivers receive stop-by-stop guidance and automated route updates, including student care instructions and attenance recording.
  • Easy incident reporting
Drivers report vehicle issues or in-ride incidents quickly using structured in-app workflows.
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Training and Support

Equip drivers with essential skills for safe transportation

Well-supported drivers deliver safer rides. Our training programs and ongoing coaching are designed to build capability, instill confidence, and raise standards across every route we operate.
  • Comprehensive curriculum
The Zum SafeGuard Driver program is a multi-module, mandatory training course developed alongside industry-leading safety experts.
  • Safety procedures
Drivers receive training on RFID student check-in, safe drop-off protocols, vehicle inspection, and post-ride safety sweeps.
  • Communication strategies
Zum trains drivers to communicate with clarity and professionalism, building trust with students, schools, and families along the way.
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Testimonials

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
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Connected Mobility Experience

Connecting people, vehicles and operations in real-time

Zūm's Connected Mobility Experience (CMX) is a fully integrated system that brings together every part of your operation on one unified, AI-powered platform.
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CMX Apps & Dashboards

Students, parents and drivers stay informed through Zum’s app. Operators, districts and schools follow along via their apps and dashboard. Everyone is along for the ride with an experience tailored to their needs. 
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CMX Platform

An AI-driven, unified cloud platform keeps everyone operating from the same reality.
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CMX Operations

Create a calm, safe, dependable student mobility experience with a system that handles real-world operations across people, fleet, yards, and electrification.
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CMX People & Infrastructure

Bring the mobility experience to life through the staff, drivers, depots, yards, buses, vans, hardware, and charging infrastructure in the physical world.
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Who We Help

How we support users across the transportation experience

Drivers are one part of a broader ecosystem. Zum CMX supports every person involved in the school transportation journey, with purpose-built tools and experiences designed for their specific role.
Parents and Students
District Administrators
School Administrators
Transportation Teams
Yards and Operators
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Parents and students

Live ride tracking, automated notifications, and safe student check-in keep families informed and at ease from the moment their child leaves home.
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District administrators

District leaders get the oversight to act before problems escalate thanks to full visibility across routes, vehicles, and driver performance, all from a real-time command center.
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School administrators

Accurate arrival data, reliable attendance records, and clear communication tools help schools start the day on time and with confidence.
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Transportation teams

Intelligent dispatch tools, live anomaly detection, and route management capabilities allow operations teams to stay ahead of issues before they affect students.
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Yards and operators

Structured yard workflows, vehicle inspection tools, and fleet tracking keep vehicles ready, compliant, and accounted for at every stage of the day.
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Whether you’re a driver looking to join the Zum team or a district leader ready to modernize your transportation program, we’d love to hear from you.

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