Motor racing legend Rosemary Smith launches campaign for more female bus drivers

The video discusses the importance of encouraging women to join the bus driving industry, highlighting open days as opportunities for women to explore this career. It addresses the challenges women face, such as societal perceptions and the male-dominated nature of the industry. The video emphasizes the need for better representation of women in bus driving, noting that only 4% of drivers are women. It also outlines the training process and benefits of becoming a bus driver, aiming to dispel myths about the difficulty and safety of the job.

What is one reason women might hesitate to pursue bus driving?

• Perception of not being good enough

• High cost of training

• Lack of interest in driving

• Limited job opportunities

What percentage of bus drivers are women, according to the transcript?

• 4%

• 25%

• 50%

• 10%

What is the company's target for increasing female bus drivers in the next two years?

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

• 100%

What is a common misconception about driving a bus?

• It requires no training

• It is only for men

• It is a low-paying job

• It is physically difficult

What reassurance is given to potential female bus drivers?

• They will drive smaller buses

• They will have a personal assistant

• They will work fewer hours

• They will receive full training