Zum
Founded Year
2014Stage
Grant - III | AliveTotal Raised
$422.56MLast Raised
$32M | 10 mos agoMosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
-31 points in the past 30 days
About Zum
Zum offers transportation services using an integrated platform that includes electric vehicle fleets, analytics-driven operations, and apps for tracking and management. Zum primarily serves the education sector, catering to the needs of schools, districts, and parents. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Redwood City, California.
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Zum's Products & Differentiators
Zum Home to School
Only end to end cloud based solution to connect all stakeholders and workflows in student transportation
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Expert Collections containing Zum
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Zum is included in 3 Expert Collections, including Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups.
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Zum Patents
Zum has filed 22 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- graphical user interface elements
- wireless networking
- automotive industry
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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5/10/2024 | 12/3/2024 | Grant |
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Grant Date | 12/3/2024 |
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Latest Zum News
Mar 28, 2025
News provided by Share this article Share toX Existing drivers and new candidates are welcome April 2 & April 3 in preparation for 2025-26 school year REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm , which has been awarded a five -year student transportation contract from Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) beginning in the 2025-26 school year, will host a two-day hiring event for school bus drivers and attendants on Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Courtyard Marriott Palm Springs (1300 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT. A Zum school bus will be available onsite for a tour and tech demonstration. Zūm, which has been awarded a five-year student transportation contract from Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) beginning in the 2025-26 school year, will host a two-day hiring event for school bus drivers and attendants on Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Courtyard Marriott Palm Springs (1300 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT. A Zum school bus will be available onsite for a tour and tech demonstration. Zum is hiring over 75 certified school bus drivers, 8 van drivers (non-CDL) and 24 attendants/monitors to serve the families of Palm Springs Unified School District. Certified drivers and attendants are encouraged to attend, as well as anyone considering a new career. Zum pays for training and certification for those who are not yet certified. Zum offers competitive wages for school bus drivers and attendants, guaranteed hours and modern benefits for all drivers, attendants and staff. Additionally, Zum provides state of the art buses, equipment and technology to enhance safety and comfort for students and drivers. Advanced training and certification programs include extensive ongoing training in transporting students with diverse needs and disabilities. "Our partnership with Zum will provide drivers and attendants with comprehensive training, competitive wages and new equipment and technology that is designed to make drivers' and attendants' jobs easier and more enjoyable," said PSUSD Superintendent Dr. Tony Signoret. "We hope experienced drivers and those interested in a new career will attend these hiring events in preparation for the 2025-26 school year." "At Zum, we value drivers and take great pride in being a choice employer in cities where we have partnerships," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum. "We are excited to build our team of bus drivers in Palm Springs ahead of the 2025-26 school year, and we look forward to meeting all candidates at next week's two-day hiring fair." Zum is a "Great Places to Work" certified company, committed to providing the safe, reliable, efficient and modern transportation services that students, families, school and district administrators and drivers deserve. Anyone interested in driving or who knows someone interested that cannot attend one of Zum's hiring events can apply here . Zum manages and operates student transportation in over 4,000 schools across 14 states nationwide. To learn more about how Zum is working with thousands of schools to deliver safe, reliable and modern student transportation, please visit Zum's website . About Zūm Zum is a modern transportation solution transforming school transportation, the largest mass transit system in the U.S. Today, the company provides turnkey modern transportation solutions to school districts in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Utah and Virginia, and is expanding rapidly nationwide. Recognized globally for its innovative transportation and energy as a service platform, Zum has been featured among Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50, CNBC Changemakers, World Economic Forum and Financial Times' Fastest Growing Companies. Learn more about Zum at www.ridezum.com . CONTACT: SOURCE Zūm
Zum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Zum founded?
Zum was founded in 2014.
Where is Zum's headquarters?
Zum's headquarters is located at 275 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City.
What is Zum's latest funding round?
Zum's latest funding round is Grant - III.
How much did Zum raise?
Zum raised a total of $422.56M.
Who are the investors of Zum?
Investors of Zum include EPA Clean School Bus Program, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, SoftBank, GIC and 15 more.
Who are Zum's competitors?
Competitors of Zum include Circuit, RideTandem, EverDriven, Bus.com, BusRight and 7 more.
What products does Zum offer?
Zum's products include Zum Home to School and 3 more.
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