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Zūm is excited to share the latest Our Climate Journey interview, with the fantastic Victoria Plummer: "To me, sustainability means being smart about energy use, taking only what you need, and trying to leave things better than we found them." Read the full, excellent interview on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gpQKJKzW

Zūm announced today that its industry-leading parent app has been expanded to support 10 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Somali, and Cape Verdean Creole. Thousands of families rely on the Zum app, which allows parents to see a profile of their child's driver, along with real-time information about school bus location and their child's pickup or dropoff status. This latest app update provides 10 language options for real-time ride notifications, route information and more. “We are continuously working to improve accessibility for the thousands of families and schools that rely on Zum to get students to and from school,” said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum. “This new update to the Zum app ensures that every student has a safe, reliable ride – and gives parents peace of mind by providing real-time information about their child’s bus.” Learn more about the app and this new update here: https://lnkd.in/gRyG9GpH  #studenttransportation

On Monday Zūm Founder and CEO Ritu Narayan participated in a conversation with Atlas EV Hub about achieving the first 100% EV school bus fleet in Oakland, CA, and implementing groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid technology. Hosted by Atlas Public Policy’s Nicole Lepre, Narayan was joined by Sarah Swickard, Vehicle Grid Integration Manager at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. “This is such a game-changer for the community here because not only are we providing safe and sustainable transportation for the kids – which is very quiet for them and cleaner for them –  but we are also providing renewable energy back to the grid and reducing carbon emissions,” Narayan said. “So it’s a win-win-win all across: for our students, for our communities, for the climate.” You can find the full conversation from “EV Hub Live” below or wherever you get your podcasts:  https://lnkd.in/gvvHD577  OR https://lnkd.in/g7xX9Eeu #studenttransportation #V2G #EVs #Oakland

Zūm is excited to share the latest Our Climate Journey interview, with the fantastic Lawrence Wishard: "To me, sustainability is all about transition, at a big scale but also on the small scale." As always, read the full interview on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gJayVXsy

We’re pleased to announce that Omaha Public Schools has expanded its contract with Zūm to allow Zum’s revolutionary technology platform to benefit all K-12 families and schools, including the special education students who receive transportation services on OPS’s 285 district-owned and -operated buses. In July 2024, Zum successfully launched its school bus transportation contract of 255 buses, delivering safe, reliable transportation service for OPS’s general education routes. With this expansion, families of special education students will also be able to use the Zum app to receive real-time notifications, track school bus locations, view driver and vehicle information and cancel same-day rides.  “We are thrilled that Omaha Public Schools has extended its contract so that every student and parent will experience Zum’s state-of-the-art technology, designed to improve safety, communication, efficiency and equity,” said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum. “It is a game-changer to know where your child’s bus is and whether they arrived at school safely and on time–especially if you are the parent of a child with special needs. Our transportation solutions benefit students’ safety and well-being, and they give parents peace of mind.” https://lnkd.in/gnsqxzcr  #studenttransportation #Omaha

At Zūm, we put the safety of students and drivers first. In recognition of National School Bus Safety Week, here are some tips for families to ensure school bus safety: Keep a Safe Distance: When waiting for the bus, students should stand at least 10 feet away from the edge of the road. Always Cross in Front: Students who need to cross the street when getting on or off of the bus should always walk in front of the bus, never behind it. Most importantly: before crossing in front of the bus, students should wait for the driver’s signal to cross. Do Not Pass: Motorists are required by law to stop for stopped school buses that are displaying flashing red lights and a stop arm. Never pass a stopped school bus. Shine Bright: Bright clothing and reflective gear on jackets, shoes, hats, and backpacks increases a student’s odds of being seen by drivers, especially if students are traveling at dawn or dusk. Meet Your Kids at the Stop: Those adults or family members who meet children at the bus stop after school should wait on the side where the child will be dropped off, not across the street. For more information on school bus safety and how Zum is delivering safe, reliable rides to thousands of schools nationwide, go here:  https://lnkd.in/dQyZ2dtp  #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #SchoolBusSafety

In recognition of National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 21-25), Zūm is proud to announce new features that emphasize its mission to provide safe, reliable rides to and from school. Zum’s 360-degree approach to safety ensures student safety and well-being is the top priority before, during and after every ride. Its first-of-its-kind safety tools include SafeGuard, Zum’s vehicle safety technology and driver training/certification program; and a new, tech-enabled communication tool that sends important messages to drivers in real-time. “No parent should have to worry about whether or not their child made it to and from school safely when riding the school bus each day,” said Ritu Narayan, CEO and founder at Zum. “Zum's technology is built to provide transparency for parents and schools, making the bus ride safer, more reliable and more equitable. Through our groundbreaking technology and driver training programs, we are proud to be raising the bar and influencing new safety standards and conversations in the industry.” Learn more about Zum’s commitment to student safety and our new tech-enabled driver communication tools here: https://lnkd.in/gThkmQ88  #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #SchoolBusSafety

Zūm is thrilled to share the latest installment in the Our Climate Journey interview series, with the fantastic Ed Havel: "To me, part of sustainability is shifting from a consuming-centric to a production centric lifestyle." Read the full interview on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gjutmCmF

This morning Zūm Founder and CEO Ritu Narayan is participating in Fortune Most Powerful Women 2024, an annual summit in Laguna Niguel, Calif., welcoming preeminent women business leaders as well as leaders in government, education, philanthropy and the arts. Narayan is a featured speaker for “Building More Sustainable Cities,” a panel discussion examining ways leaders are working to create a sustainable, equitable future. Other panelists included Elizabeth Baker Keffer, Executive Vice President and Chief Relationship Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Nancy Mahon, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Estee Lauder Company; and Rebecca Tinucci, Global Head of Sustainability, Uber. Ellie Austin, the deputy editorial director of Most Powerful Women at Fortune, moderated the discussion. “Each year the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit brings together a who’s who of accomplished and innovative women leaders who are doing their part to build a better world,” Narayan said. “It’s a huge honor to be participating in this prestigious event, and I’m grateful to be part of this engaging, collaborative community.” #FortuneMPW #sustainability #EVs #studenttransportation

Zūm is excited to share the latest Our Climate Journey interview, with Daniela Jacobo: "Sustainability is one of the reasons I joined Zum in the first place. What we’re doing—to make student transportation more safe, efficient, and sustainable—is so inspiring, and it encourages me to do my part as well, even if it’s small." Read the full, excellent interview on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g5ZA-NaU