In Bengaluru, India, the daily commute for schoolchildren has become increasingly challenging due to poor road conditions, with many students spending up to three hours traveling to and from school. Ten-year-old Samaira shared her frustrations, noting that potholes make the ride feel dangerous. Recent incidents, including a school bus tilting on a cratered road, have heightened safety concerns. Twelfth-grade student Lasya Mohan Varma has launched a campaign titled ‘Our mobility, Our Voice’ to push for better infrastructure along the Varthur-Sarjapur Road, where students frequently encounter potholes and long travel times. Local authorities, including the Greater Bengaluru Authority, have started addressing waterlogging issues and plan to improve road conditions, though delays have been reported due to a bitumen shortage. City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh suggested that families consider choosing schools closer to home to reduce commute times and traffic congestion.