In a city where buses are the lifeline of daily commuters, one woman is quietly rewriting the rules of the road. Meet Nisha Sharma, 41, originally from Indore, who has made history by becoming Surat’s first woman BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) driver. Behind the wheel of the city’s iconic Pink Bus, operating on the ONGC to Sarthana route, Nisha is not just driving passengers, she is driving change.
Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Field
Public transport driving, especially heavy-vehicle operations, has long been considered a male-dominated profession in India. Nisha Sharma’s entry into Surat’s BRTS system marks a powerful shift in mindset. With over four years of experience in heavy-vehicle driving, she brings with her skill, discipline, and confidence that immediately earned the trust of her seniors and passengers alike.
Her achievement is not just personal, it symbolizes progress in workplace inclusion and women’s empowerment within Gujarat’s transport sector.
The Pink Bus: A Symbol of Safety and Empowerment
Nisha drives the Pink Bus, a service specially designed to offer safer travel for women. The presence of a woman driver adds a deeper layer of comfort and confidence for female commuters. Many passengers, especially women and young girls, now see someone who reflects their own potential sitting proudly behind the steering wheel.
For daily commuters on the ONGC–Sarthana route, Nisha’s calm driving style and professional conduct have quickly made her a familiar and respected face.
Driving More Than a Bus Driving Hope
Nisha Sharma’s journey is about more than mastering traffic and tight schedules. It is about challenging stereotypes, creating opportunities, and inspiring a new generation of women to aim beyond traditional boundaries.
She represents countless women across India who dream of entering unconventional professions but hesitate due to social pressure. By choosing the driver’s seat of a heavy public transport vehicle, Nisha has shown that courage has no gender.
A Message for Every Young Girl
Nisha’s story sends out a strong message:
If one woman can navigate the busiest roads of Surat in a massive BRTS bus, then countless others can navigate their own paths toward independence and success.
Her presence on the road is a reminder that inclusion is not just a policy, it is a reality when barriers are truly broken.
A New Road Ahead
As Surat continues to grow as a modern urban center, stories like Nisha Sharma’s reflect a changing India, one where women are taking charge not just in classrooms and offices, but also behind the wheels of transformation.
She is not just driving a bus.
She is driving confidence, equality, and inspiration across the streets of Gujarat.
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