I live in America and went to school in rural New York. We walked to school in elementary (primary?) even when it snowed. The only kids who got to ride a bus we

I live in America and went to school in rural New York. We walked to school in elementary (primary?) even when it snowed. The only kids who got to ride a bus were unable to walk (broken legs etc). 30 years ago, but friends in my home town say kids still walk!