Zūm's AI Student Transport Platform Earns Fast Company Design Honor

Sep 19, 2026
Zūm received an honorable mention in the 2026 Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards for its AI powered student transportation platform.
Zūm's AI Student Transport Platform Earns Fast Company Design Honor

Zūm received an honorable mention in the 2026 Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards, the company said in a press release. Its Connected Mobility Experience platform was recognized in the Experience Design category.

The AI powered platform connects routing, dispatch, drivers, schools, families, safety systems, vehicles and operations in real time. Zūm provides student transportation services to more than 6,500 schools across 19 states.

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