The Government of Jalisco, in collaboration with the Secretariat of Transportation and Traffic Safety, has launched the fifth call for "Women Drivers" with the aim of addressing the shortage of drivers in public transport in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara (AMG) and improving the quality of mobility service. 100 new spots have been opened in the program to try to cover one-fifth of the 500 missing driver positions in the state of Jalisco.
In the words of the General Director of Traffic Safety, Jesús Carlos Soto Morfín, the "Women Drivers" program has a graduation rate of 79%, which raises hopes of starting to fill the vacant positions and improve the public transportation service.
Karina Hermosillo Ramírez, coordinator of Territory Management, mentioned that these types of initiatives have the capacity to promote the labor inclusion of women in the public transportation field. Furthermore, she highlighted that the fact that this is the fifth call shows that positive results are being obtained regarding the quality of transportation in the area.
Regarding the requirements for the "Women Drivers" program, all interested parties must meet the following minimum criteria: be between 22 and 55 years old, have completed secondary education, reside in Jalisco, possess a driver's or chauffeur's license with at least two years of seniority, have driving knowledge in a standard vehicle, and not have worked as a public transport operator. Those who meet these requirements should report to the facilities of the Traffic Investigation and Culture Directorate at the Secretariat of Transportation, located on Avenida Alcalde, during hours from 09:00 to 19:00.
