Priyanka Sharma, a widow who had shifted to Delhi in search of work, has now become the first woman government bus driver in Uttar Pradesh. Read on to find out more about her inspiring story.
Priyanka Sharma has broken the glass ceiling to become the first female to drive a government bus in Uttar Pradesh. She was among the 26 women drivers who were hired by Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC).
Speaking to ANI about her struggles, Priyanka said that her husband passed away early into her marriage due to excessive drinking and she had the sole responsibility of raising her two children.
Priyanka was quoted by ANI as saying, “After my husband’s death, the whole responsibility of raising my children was on me. I shifted to Delhi for better opportunities. I got a job in a factory initially, as a helper. But later, I enrolled as a driver. After I took a driving course, I moved to Mumbai and also travelled to different states like Bengal and Assam.”
Priyanka Sharma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for giving an opportunity to women drivers. She had filled out a form in 2020. Following this, she passed her training in May and got posted in September.
(With inputs from ANI)
