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 Most
bus drivers are male in many countries, including Korea. There are
some female bus drivers as well,
but it is not easy to see them often.
However, if you visit a town near Buenos Aires in Argentina,
you will be surprised to see so many
female bus drivers! The town is called Vicente Lopez and about 270,000
people live there. Last month, the town hired solely women to shuttle its
passengers around. The bus
line has been operating since the beginning of April.
So, why is the town operating this unique bus line? “We wanted
to have drivers who would drive in a gentle manner because many children
and elderly people use the bus
line,” explained Luis Fusco, the
town’s top transportation official.
“With women driving, the bus line is more friendly, comfortable, and family-oriented.”
So, are the passengers happy with the new drivers? Yes, they are very
satisfied with the new drivers because they drive more safely and gently than male
drivers. In Argentina, it is rare to see female bus drivers.
Therefore, the residents in the town are
very happy to enjoy this special service. What’s more surprising is
that there is no fare to ride the buses! The
town’s officials believe that the bus line is a free public service for their
residents. What an amazing bus line! |
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