ZAPZ CONNECT — School Shuttle
Autonomous • Safe • Free for Students • Built in Orlando
The Future of Student Transportation
ZAPZ CONNECT is America’s first autonomous school shuttle — designed to eliminate the national school bus driver shortage and provide safe, predictable transportation for students across Orlando and the United States.
Every shuttle is monitored by Guardian AI™, ensuring real‑time safety, route integrity, and student protection from departure to arrival.
Solving the School Bus Driver Shortage
81% of Districts Impacted
School bus driver shortages have reached crisis levels nationwide.
Autonomous Solution
ZAPZ CONNECT eliminates the need for human drivers entirely.
Fixed Route Reliability
Shuttles run on schedule — no staffing issues, no delays, no cancellations.
Guardian AI™ Safety
AI monitors every student, every seatbelt, and every route in real time.
Student Safety Comes First
Safety Features
- Seatbelt detection
- Interior rider monitoring
- AI route validation
- Predictive hazard detection
- Live GPS tracking for parents
- Automatic emergency response
Guardian AI™ is the only autonomous safety system built specifically for student riders.
Free for All Students
Zero Cost
Families pay nothing — every ride is sponsor‑funded.
No District Funding Needed
Schools do not pay for shuttles, drivers, or operations.
Community Supported
Local businesses and nonprofits sponsor routes.
Accessible for All
ADA‑accessible shuttles support students with disabilities.
Orlando Student Routes
ZAPZ CONNECT launches with dedicated student routes serving Orlando neighborhoods and school zones.
Morning Pickup Routes
Safe, predictable autonomous routes for morning arrivals.
Afternoon Drop‑Off Routes
Guardian AI™ monitors every student until drop‑off.
After‑School Activity Routes
Evening routes for sports, clubs, and tutoring programs.
Weekend Community Routes
Shuttles serve youth programs, libraries, and community centers.
The Future of Student Mobility
ZAPZ CONNECT is transforming how students travel — safe, autonomous, American‑made, and built for every family.