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More LAUSD students are riding the bus to school. Here’s why ICE raids boosted ridership
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Mariana Dale , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The district's bus fleet has been upgraded to include 250 electric buses, which were largely funded by state and federal dollars.
Los Angeles Unified students are increasingly using the bus to get to school, with a 10% rise in ridership over the past two years. This growth is partly due to concerns about federal immigration enforcement. The district's bus fleet has been upgraded to include 250 electric buses, which were largely funded by state and federal dollars.
The number of students riding the bus daily has gone up, from 15,300 in the 2023-2024 school year to 16,800 in the last school year. District leaders say there is still room for more riders on the buses. Further details on this development can be found through local news sources, including LAist.
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Category: schools Published: August 6, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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