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The Missouri district with more than 18,000 students and 60 schools awards a 3-year contract to Zum for the 2025-26 school year.
February 26, 2025
Zum will cover 220 routes for SLPS.
Source: Zum
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Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) has just awarded a three-year transportation contract to Zūm.
SLPS serves more than 18,000 students in more than 60 schools. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, this partnership with Zum will enable the district to deliver service built around the needs of SLPS students, families, and district staff.
"Ensuring that our students arrive at school safely, on time, and ready to learn is a top priority for Saint Louis Public Schools," said Dr. Millicent Borishade, interim superintendent of SLPS. "Through our partnership with Zum, we are embracing a transportation model that prioritizes safety, equity and innovation. This collaboration will provide families with greater visibility into their child's ride to and from school while also improving operational efficiency for our district."
The company will be hiring 242 drivers to cover the 220 routes, as well as 55 attendants.
Ritu Narayan, Zum's founder and CEO, encouraged those interested in driving to apply and attend upcoming school bus driver hiring events on Tuesday, March 4; Wednesday, March 5; and Thursday, March 6, 2025; at the Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.
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