Zūm Buses Leave Families in the Lurch | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Parents of Johnston kids are freaking out over the new Zūm-run school bus system—buses are running late, disappearing, or leaving kids stranded, forcing some parents to drive their own kids to school. One kid was supposed to be picked up almost an hour before school started, and another parent called police after fearing their daughter hadn’t gotten home. Special needs families are especially worried about safety in emergencies and whether monitors are even on board. Zūm sent a letter asking for feedback, but trust is shattered—and the district and company have a lot of work ahead to get…