Zonar, a Seattle-based provider of smart fleet management solutions, has acquired ez enRoute, a provider of IoT technology and dynamic routing for pupil transportation. The move will expand Zonar’s capabilities in improving safety, efficiency and reliability for school transit systems.
With this acquisition, Zonar is launching the Zonar Bus Suite, a unified platform designed to integrate with any school district’s transportation system, regardless of whether they already use a routing provider, according to a news release. Powered by ez enRoute’s independent routing engine, the suite offers features such as adaptive route planning, enhanced visibility into student ridership and improved communication tools to help districts modernize their operations cost effectively while improving service for students and families.
“Bringing ez enRoute into the Zonar portfolio enables us to deliver greater value to our customers. We’re not just in the school bus business, we’re in the business of access to education, and we take this mission seriously. As districts nationwide face ongoing driver shortages, the launch of Zonar Bus Suite plays a vital role in modernizing operations, keeping families informed and ensuring safe, reliable student transportation,” Charles Kriete, CEO of Zonar, said in a statement.
