Colombian Woman Drives Buses in Andorra, Breaking Gender Barriers
Sandra Patricia Herrera, with nine years of experience from Colombia, now navigates Andorra's bus lines for Coopalsa, embracing a traditionally.
Key Points
- Nearly 9 years driving buses in Colombia before moving to Andorra.
- Works for Coopalsa, handling daily regular bus lines for six months.
- Views driving as lifelong passion from childhood; urges overcoming gender prejudices.
- Highlights persistence in underrepresented field for women.
Sandra Patricia Herrera, a Colombian native with nearly nine years of driving experience, has worked as a bus driver for Coopalsa in Andorra for the past six months.
Every day, she navigates the country's regular bus lines, transporting passengers with a sense of dedication. Before arriving in Andorra, Herrera drove buses in Colombia, building her expertise over almost a decade behind the wheel.
In an interview with *El Periòdic d'Andorra*, she described driving as a lifelong passion that began in childhood and ultimately led her to seek opportunities abroad. "The most important thing is to have no prejudices or fear about it traditionally being seen as a man's job," she said.
Herrera approaches her role with strong vocation, embracing the challenges of the position despite its historical associations with male workers. Her story highlights persistence in a field where women remain underrepresented.
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