Z¨±m available to track your child's bus ride
±«Óãtv has partnered with Z¨±m to bring transparency and convenience to school transportation with the Z¨±m App for parents. Families will receive an email from Z¨±m with further details about the app.
Parents - Get the Z¨±m App
Download the Z¨±m app for parents to track rides: .
Log in using the email and phone number you have on your student's profile with the school district. Your student¡¯s bus rides will be available in the app a few days before the first day of school.
Z¨±m Bus Cards
Your student(s) will use the Z¨±m Bus Card when boarding and getting off their bus. These cards enhance efficiency, improve safety, and increase transparency in the transportation process. Your student will receive a second card with their name and route information.
Bus Card FAQs
Q: What is a Z¨±m Bus Card?
A: Z¨±m Bus Cards are plastic cards the size of an ID card. They allow students to quickly and easily tap when getting on or exiting the bus, similar to metro transit passes. Z¨±m Bus Cards are uniquely assigned to students and cannot be shared. They have the student¡¯s first name and last initial printed on them to help with identification in case they are misplaced.
Q: How does the Z¨±m Bus Card work?
A: Z¨±m Bus Cards use the same contactless RFID technology found in metro transit passes, corporate access cards, and other ID cards. Each Z¨±m Bus Card holds a unique code. When tapped on the card reader on a Z¨±m Bus, the card wirelessly transmits the unique code to the tablet on the bus, which knows which student is assigned to that code. Z¨±m Bus Cards are not GPS devices and cannot be tracked or follow your movements.
Q: Have schools been informed?
A: Yes, your school administrator has been informed about the cards and will be distributing your student¡¯s card.
Q: How should my student use their Z¨±m card?
A: Once received, your student should use their card for each ride to swipe-on and swipe-off the bus - a quick tap on the reader and they¡¯re on their way. It¡¯s as simple as that. *Please note, your student(s) CAN ride the bus in the event their card is misplaced, lost, or forgotten and the replacement is being processed.
Q: What should I do if my student loses their Z¨±m card or has an invalid Z¨±m card?
A: If their card is lost, you or your student can request a replacement card from their school administrator or driver. A new card will arrive at your school within 5-7 business days. Your bus driver will deliver it to your student.
Q: How can you help make this implementation successful?
A: Make sure your student has their card ready to board the bus each morning. If they lose their card, they can request a replacement from your school administrator or driver.
Questions?
? Contact ±«Óãtv Transportation at transportation@psdschools.org.
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