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Zūm is thrilled to share the latest in the Our Climate Journey interview series, with the talented Michele LaFrance: "To me, sustainability is all about re-using and upcycling materials when I can." Read her full, powerful interview on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gGQFZt7P

This week Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore’s former Prime Minister who now chairs global investment firm GIC, said GIC continues to see opportunities in the U.S. – and highlighted Zūm as one of the companies it is proud to invest in that focuses on sustainability and climate technology. “Besides helping to decarbonize the global economy, such investments can also benefit local communities,” Lee noted at an event in New York marking GIC’s 40 years in the U.S. In January, Zum announced a $140 million funding round led by GIC. Read more about Lee’s recent remarks in The Straits Times: https://lnkd.in/gaWuUpy6 #studenttransportation #sustainability

Zūm is excited to share the latest Our Climate Journey post, this time with Sanju Varma: "To me, sustainability is all about transition." Read Sanju's interview, all about changing the way we think and consume, the crazy impact of wildfires, and an inspiring story about type font, on our blog: https://lnkd.in/d4kaFbpB

Zūm is excited to share the latest in the Our Climate Journey interview series, this time with Chanel Kim: "To me, sustainability means acting with intention and purpose." Read the full interview on our blog: https://lnkd.in/erANU-wk

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