Indian-origin mom's $1.7 billion school transportation startup is transforming the lives of American students
Source: Times of India
Category: Business
Region: India
Published: August 18, 2026 at 11:26
π Summary
Ritu Narayan established Zum to address the challenges parents face in student transportation. The company leverages technology to enhance the school bus experience for children. Zum has now achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding one billion dollars and is expanding into the energy market by introducing electric buses. This revolutionary approach is reshaping the way students commute to and from school.