“The wheels on this bus do indeed go round and round. Its wipers swish. And its horn beeps. Hidden in its innards, though, is something special — a motor that doesn’t vroom but pairs with a burgeoning technology that could help the grid proliferate with renewable energy.” We love this story from Grist reporter Matt Simon on how Zūm’s electric school buses with bidirectional charging and vehicle-to-grid technology benefit communities by sending energy back to the grid and “stabilizing it instead of straining it.” “School buses play a very important role in the community as a transportation provider, but now also as an energy provider,” Zum Co-Founder and COO Vivek Garg says. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gwUVN-dD #studentransportation #EVs #V2G #Oakland #AI
About us
Zūm has reimagined student transportation— managing every vehicle, driver, passenger, parent, and ride on a single platform. We’re growing fast and looking for super-smart folks motivated to fix the nation's largest mass transportation system and make a real difference for students, schools, drivers, parents and caregivers. If fixing an antiquated system hidden in plain sight excites you, drop us a note at apply@ridezum.com today.
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- Software Development
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, California
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- Privately Held
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Redwood City, California 94065, US
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Thanks to KTVU News reporter Tom Vacar for being on the ground with Zūm as we launched the nation’s first all-electric school bus fleet in Oakland, California. From the report: What Oakland Unified School District is doing is on a grand scale, 74 buses, the grandest scale so far and yet, it is technology that has been proven, tried and true, year after year. “In the words of the great Oakland poet Tupac Shakur, ‘A rose grows in concrete,’” said OUSD’s board president. We are honored to deliver cleaner, greener student transportation to OUSD students in the 2024-25 school year! See the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gbZBfMcd #studenttransportation #EVs #V2G #AI #cleanenergy #Oakland
Oakland schools new bus fleet for special need kids electrifies the future
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Thanks to POLITICO's California Climate reporter Alex Nieves for spotlighting Zūm’s milestone of deploying a 100% electric school bus fleet in Oakland, California, with bidirectional chargers that send energy back to the grid. We are proud to be creating a cleaner, greener transportation experience for students in Oakland Unified School District, and we are already in the process of electrifying other school districts nationwide. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gpUUxwn5 #studenttransportation #EVs #V2G #AI #cleanenergy #Oakland
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Today, Zūm celebrated its all-electric fleet of school buses in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), making it the first major school district in the U.S. to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system. The EV fleet is also equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, enabling the buses to return energy to the grid at scale when not in use. Today’s event included an EV bus tour and ride-along, a demonstration of Zum’s V2G technology and leaders who have been instrumental in this achievement, including Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Superintendent of OUSD; Patti Poppe, CEO of PG&E Corporation; and Cheree Peterson, EPA Region 9 Deputy Regional Administrator. “Today marks an exciting milestone in student transportation,” said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum. “By converting Oakland Unified’s school bus fleet to 100% electric, we are proving the case for sustainable transportation. Our electric school buses will also send untapped energy from bus batteries back to the grid, boosting Oakland’s power infrastructure. It’s a win-win for children, families, schools, drivers, and the entire community.” Learn more about this achievement: https://lnkd.in/ge2DezW9 #studenttransportation #EVs #V2G #AI #cleanenergy #Oakland
Zum Deploys Nation’s First 100% Electric School Bus Fleet in Oakland, California - Zum
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Thanks, GMA Network, Inc. and Becky Worley! This morning Zūm and CEO Ritu Narayan were featured in a segment about how, in partnership with Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), we’re launching the nation’s first 100% electrified school bus fleet. Our 74 electric, bi-directionally charging buses will offer students cleaner, greener rides, all while returning power back to Oakland’s grid. It was a powerful conversation about modernizing and decarbonizing the old yellow school bus, and setting an example for the rest of the nation. Our bus fleet in Oakland will provide quieter, safer, cleaner, and greener rides to the students of OUSD, all while supporting Oakland’s power grid and setting an example for the rest of the nation. The future of student transportation is here. See the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/gdd27zND #evs #studenttransportation #Oakland
Video Oakland school district switches to electric school bus fleet
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Zūm has deployed an all-electric fleet of school buses in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), making it the first major school district in the U.S. to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system. The EV fleet is also equipped with groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, enabling the buses to return energy to the grid at scale when not in use. “This is a landmark achievement, especially in Oakland, where families are disproportionately impacted by exposure to air pollution and high rates of asthma and other respiratory ailments,” said OUSD Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell. “Zum's electric school buses provide our students quieter, cleaner rides to and from school, giving them a better chance at success in the classroom, while ensuring the District is doing its part to cut down on air pollution to the benefit of all Oakland residents." Learn more about this achievement: https://lnkd.in/dbY2JFVj #studenttransportation #EVs #V2G #AI #cleanenergy #Oakland
Zum Deploys Nation’s First 100% Electric School Bus Fleet in Oakland, California for the 2024-2025 School Year - Zum
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This week Zūm kicked off the 2024-2025 school year in Seattle, Washington, with a special event to recognize drivers and staff for their hard work over the summer – and to gear up for another safe and successful school year. This is the third year Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has partnered with Zum for student transportation. The partnership has grown exponentially, adding more drivers, routes and even a second bus yard. “We take pride in our positive work environment and driver-first work culture,” said Paul Ahn, Seattle General Manager at Zum. “Everything here is for the drivers: We have brand new buses with air conditioning and comfortable driver seats. We’ve expanded into a second yard because we're getting big. And, of course, safety is always the prime directive – the safety of the students and the drivers is always job one.” Learn more about the event and Zum’s partnership with SPS: https://lnkd.in/g3M45fsw #BacktoSchool #studenttransportation #Seattle
Back to School 2024: Seattle, Wash. - Zum
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Zūm drivers and employees kicked off the school year in Spokane, Washington, on Monday, with an energetic gathering at Zum’s bus yard, where teams were recognized for their hard work over the summer getting all buses, technology and equipment in top shape before the first day of school. This is Zum’s third year providing student transportation for Spokane Public Schools (SPS), which serves roughly 30,000 students. “Everything is in place – our drivers are well-trained, and our equipment and technology are ready for day one,” said Jennifer Sievers, Spokane General Manager at Zum. “We appreciate this supportive community, and it’s a pleasure to serve families and schools in Spokane every day.” Learn more about the kickoff event and Zum’s partnership with SPS: https://lnkd.in/gBJk_QBp #studenttransportation #BacktoSchool #Spokane
Back to School 2024: Spokane, Wash. - Zum
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Zūm is off to the races in Reading, Pennsylvania. Last week, we kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with a large event at our bus yard. We celebrated and highlighted the employees, recruiters and drivers who have been working so hard to get ready for back-to-school, always the busiest time of year in student transportation. Most exciting, this is the first year of Zum’s partnership with Reading School District l Reading, Pa. (RSD). It marks Zum’s continuing expansion throughout the country, a sign that school districts around the nation are ready for a change in student transportation. Zum brings safety, state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled service to every community it serves. “Our new team of drivers and staff is highly trained and motivated – and we’re all excited to kick off the school year and bring a higher level of service to this community,” said Missy Lash, Reading General Manager at Zum. Learn more about the partnership and see photos from the event here: https://lnkd.in/g2zVetDS #BacktoSchool #studenttransportation
Back to School 2024: Reading, Pa. - Zum
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Zūm is thrilled to kick off the school year in Branford, Connecticut. Last week, drivers, staff and community members gathered at a launch event at the Zum bus yard. These events aren’t simply parties — they’re a recognition of our teams, how hard they work, and the final step in a monthslong process to get everyone in lockstep before the first day of school. In March, Zum announced its transportation partnership with Branford Public Schools — yet another expansion for Zum, making 2024-2025 a banner year. “First, it’s important to celebrate our team in Branford, which has been working around the clock to hire and train the best drivers around,” said Liz Sanchez, Executive Vice President of Student Transportation at Zum. “That will make sure we’re delivering safe, reliable rides to and from school every day this school year. On top of our cutting-edge technology, it’s an unbeatable combination, one that will bring peace of mind to parents and improve the well-being of children, families and school administrators alike.” Learn more about the partnership and the event: https://lnkd.in/gWVEfqGG #BacktoSchool #studenttransportation
Back to School 2024: Branford, Conn. - Zum
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