“Where is my bus?” – Streetsblog USA

As kids across America pack their backpacks for the first few weeks of school, some families are struggling to even get them to class amid a nationwide shortage of school bus drivers that's leading to bus shutdowns across the country. Now, a group of Louisville elementary and middle school students are using the power of music (and some pretty cute choreography) to demand better from their local school district and remind the rest of America that yellow buses are not only our nation's largest public transportation fleet, but also a lifeline for families that's increasingly under threat.

Thanks to our friends at the National Organizations for Youth Safety for alerting us to the Real Young Prodigys, who made headlines in Kentucky and across the country this week with their viral anthem “Where My Bus At.” And if you’re a young person interested in improving access to sustainable, equitable transportation options, check out the National Youth Transportation Equity Convening in September.