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Turning Deficit into Surplus: Zum Fixes Howard County Driver Shortage

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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HOWARD COUNTY, Md., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm today announced significant progress toward ending Howard County Public School System's (HCPSS) longstanding bus driver shortage, hiring 251 school bus drivers in just 5 months. Zum quickly transformed a persistent local driver deficit of over 100 drivers into a surplus across all its routes, outperforming previous HCPSS transportation providers that struggled for years with staffing and recruitment.

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Zum Eliminates 100-Driver Shortage in Just Five Months; Bolstered By Industry-Leading Driver Recruitment and Retention
HOWARD COUNTY, Md., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm today announced significant progress toward ending Howard County Public School System's (HCPSS) longstanding bus driver shortage, hiring 251 school bus drivers in just 5 months.
"Zum has transformed Howard County's chronic bus driver shortage into a surplus, which will bring future peace of mind to families and schools," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO of Zum.
Long before Zum entered the market, Howard County grappled with a multi-year bus driver shortage across all bus routes, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zum was tasked with providing 230 qualified bus drivers to adequately serve Howard County within just 5 months.

ZŪM NEARS 100% ON TIME PICKUP PERFORMANCE IN HOWARD COUNTY MARYLAND

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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HOWARD COUNTY, Md., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm today announced that it has delivered two weeks of nearly 100% on-time pick up performance for its 1,250 routes transporting around 20,000 students daily in Howard County, Maryland.

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HOWARD COUNTY, Md., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm today announced that it has delivered two weeks of nearly 100% on-time pick up performance for its 1,250 routes transporting around 20,000 students daily in Howard County, Maryland.
Zum proudly helped Howard County return to on time bus performance, following substantial issues in September that impacted several bus contractors.
The root cause of initial on time problems was Howard County Public Schools System's shift to a new 3-tier bell schedule and the compression of all routes.
Bolstered by strong performance on all routes, Zum is now focused on resolving a small number of lingering challenges with afternoon drop-offs in Howard County.

Howard County Public School System Partners with Zum to Modernize Student Transportation

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has awarded a five-year transportation contract operating 250 buses to Zum, the leader in modern student transportation. The decision signals the Maryland school district's commitment to a cleaner, safer and more equitable solution for the students and families of Howard County.

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Maryland District of 57,000+ Students Joins National Movement to Provide Safe, Green and Tech-Enabled School Transportation
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has awarded a five-year transportation contract operating 250 buses to Z um , the leader in modern student transportation.
In fact, HCPSS joins the growing number of innovative school districts that have partnered with Zum for school transportation, including Los Angeles Unified School District, San Francisco Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools, Oakland Unified School District and Metro Nashville Public Schools.
"Howard County Public Schools is consistently recognized as a school system that prioritizes a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all students, and we are thrilled the district is partnering with Zum for its student transportation services," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum.
Well-trained school bus drivers and staff: School bus drivers are at the center of Zum's student transportation service.

Guster to Perform with Howard County Youth Orchestra at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 21, 2023

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission (DCACC) is excited to announce that iconic alternative-rock band Guster will be performing alongside the Howard County Youth Orchestra at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 21.

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COLUMBIA, Md., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission (DCACC) is excited to announce that iconic alternative-rock band Guster will be performing alongside the Howard County Youth Orchestra at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 21.
The Howard County Youth Orchestra is composed of high school students ranging from ages 14 to 18 who perform as part of the Howard County Public School System's Gifted and Talented Orchestra program, which has been recognized as one of the premier youth orchestras in the Mid-Atlantic region.
We are proud of our students and look forward to this groundbreaking opportunity to collaborate with Guster at the legendary Merriweather Post Pavilion.
"The partnership of Guster and the Howard County Youth Orchestra is a manifestation of the community engagement we strive for in Howard County, and what makes us the best place to live, work, play, and grow for all."