Parent & Student APP

Take your home to school service to the next level

Effortless bookings for parents & students

Reliable, trackable, and easy to use.

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Designed for you

Zeelo enables parents & students to feel in control of their travel to and from school, freeing up your team for what matters most
Customizable program page to present your home to school service in your own words
Easily find a nearby stop with interactive maps & address search
Customisable ticket options tailored to your school & parents' needs
Self serve payments credited back to your school to optimise your subsidy
Easily book, change & cancel rides all managed by parents & students from their app

Safe & reliable travel to school

From vehicle tracking, live updates and seamless boarding, our technology is designed to create the smoothest travel from home to school
Track your driver every step of the way and see where you'll be picked up from
Seamless & secure boarding options to quickly board students and get them to school safely
QR Code • Badge/RFID card • Touch-free
Alerts & notifications sent to parents & students for a safe & reliable travel experience
Let parents rate and give feedback to continue improving how the service suits them

Thousands rely on Zeelo to get their children to school safely

Parents rate their trip with Zeelo 4.75/5 on average
TRUSTED
15,000
Students' parents trust us every day
SAFE
100%
DBS-checked drivers
"Love the notifications to say son is on the bus and arrived. Gives peace of mind"
Louise
Macclesfield
"This service is so efficient. Buses always clean and on time. Feeling very grateful."
Mark
University of Kent
"Zeelo take all the stress out of getting a child to and from school"
John
Warwick Schools
"Always on time, the driver is very responsible and drives with care"
Hari
St Edmunds College
"Its so easy for my child to go and come back from school with Zeelo"
Mel
Brentwood School
"The route is well run and much better than the public transport options for us"
Lucy
Eltham College
"Regular updates on delays, can track my child's bus, my child said the drivers are nice and helpful."
Kate
Hartpury College
"I could literally set my watch by the arrival of this bus!"
Anita
All Hallows
"Reliable, prompt service, caring drivers"
Anna
Wakefield
"Lovely drivers, reliable, on time, great comms and clean, comfortable coaches."
Nicola
Hulme Grammar
"My daughter loves the driver and the whole experience so far has been superb!"
Pixie
Plumpton College
"Communication is excellent and service couldn’t be more friendly and helpful."
Nora
CoL Freemen's
"10/10 it's a great service for us"
Kris
Kirkley Hall
"Love the ability to book adhoc, great tracking so always know if bus will be delayed, and reliable"
Julia
St Catherine's
"Very reliable and friendly, both the drivers and the team on the phone"
Sarah
St Chris
"Our bus driver Sean is really friendly and always so lovely in the morning and evenings"
Jack
Northumberland Coll.
"I love the booking, the tracking and the boarding the bus notifications"
Claire
Piper's Corner
"Excellent, on time service. Never lets you down."
Assam
St Paul's School

How does it work?

Features to simplify school transport management and empower parents

View program page

Parents access a program page showcasing a tailored description of your shuttle service.

Choose a stop

Riders can view all the pickups available and select them on a map or as a list.

Review timetable

Parents can review the timetable for their chosen stop to check if suitable for them.

Choose a pass

You can decide to offer a variety of options, from Single & Return, Ride bundles or Season pass.

Payment

Parents can self-serve their payments. If passes are provided for free they can skip this step.

Manage bookings

Parents & Students can manage their own bookings, change the time or cancel.

Track vehicle

Tracking becomes available well ahead of pickup time so that parents can track the driver's progress.

Open boarding pass

Students show the driver their QR Code, scan their Badge or provide their name to board the vehicle.

Wait, there's more!

Discover the features powering the best home to school journeys
24/7 Support
Get round-the-clock assistance to ensure a safe and reliable journey between home and school.
Restricted access
Secure access by only allowing invited Parents & Students to view transport info.
SLAs Reporting
Monitor service performance with detailed reports on Service Level Agreements for operational transparency.
Capacity Reporting
Track vehicle occupancy in real-time to optimize routes and ensure efficient fleet management.
Stop usage analysis
Gain insights into rider behavior with data on stop popularity and frequency for smarter route planning and efficiency.
ROI reporting
Measure the impact of your home to school service with comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) insights.
RFID / NFC Badges
Enable fast, contactless check-ins with RFID and NFC technology for secure rider verification.
Concession pricing
Offer tailored fare structures with flexible pricing options for specific rider groups or routes e.g. sibling discounts.
Flexible pricing
Adapt pricing models to match school needs, from distance based fares to fixed-rate structures.
Pass waiting list
Manage high-demand routes with a waitlist system alerting riders when more passes become available.
Stop requests
Empower parents to request new stops, enhancing route coverage based on real user demand.
Riders heatmap
Visualize rider activity with heatmaps to identify high-demand areas and attract new students.
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Frequently asked questions

Can the app accommodate our school’s unique home to school routes and timetables?

The Zeelo app is designed to be highly customizable, supporting your specific routes, timetables, and operational requirements.

Is there an option for parents to request new stops?

The Zeelo web-app allows new & existing parents to request new stops directly within their browser. These requests can help you adapt shuttle routes to meet real user demand while improving accessibility and coverage. This option can also be turned off if it isn't suitable to your needs.

Can the app handle last-minute bookings or cancellations?

Parents can book or cancel rides until a customisable cut-off time through the app. Real-time updates ensure that last-minute changes are reflected immediately, allowing for flexible and efficient transport management without disrupting your operations.

Does the app offer insights on stop usage and rider demand?

The app provides comprehensive analytics on stop usage and rider demand. You’ll have access to detailed reports that highlight popular stops, peak usage times, and evolving travel patterns—helping you optimize routes, improve service efficiency and avoid inefficient spend.

Can parents communicate directly with support through the app?

Parents (and students allowed the app) can reach out to our support team directly through the app or on the phone. Our in-app support feature allows for quick assistance and supports safeguarding.

Is the app compliant with data privacy & security regulations?

Our app is fully compliant with leading data privacy & leading safety regulations, including GDPR, ISO 27001 & SOC Type 2. We prioritize data security and data privacy, with robust measures in place to protect personal information and ensure secure handling at all times.