Lilia Montoya

Interim director of transportation at LAUSD

Interim director of transportation at LAUSD

Lilia Montoya on KCRW

California is one of the few states that does not require school systems to provide buses for all kids to get to campuses. Thus, California is near the bottom in per-pupil bus riders.

Where did LA's school buses go?

California is one of the few states that does not require school systems to provide buses for all kids to get to campuses. Thus, California is near the bottom in per-pupil bus riders.

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