Krupalee Bhudia has made women proud, becoming one of the youngest lady bus drivers of Indian origin. Driving bus no 245 from Golders Green to Alperton Sainsbury, she started working for Metroline when she was 25, and out of 310 bus drivers the company recruits, Bhudia is the youngest Indian girl driver ever.
Regularly doing 8-11 hours shifts, after graduation, Krupali took exams to qualify as a heavy vehicle driver and to clear it at the first go. She has also become the youngest girl driver to win the London Green Road Award.
Speaking about her job, Krupalee said, “Humming old Hindi songs, while driving keeps me focussed, confident and gives me comfort.”
Originally from Madhapar, in Bhuj district, Kutch, she came to London in 2005. Her father was also a bus driver in Middle East. She has 2 sisters and a brother.
