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There are no jokes about women drivers from the two latest recruits on a Midland Red
There are no jokes about women drivers from the two latest recruits on a Midland Red driving course in Leamington - for they are women.
They are the first of a group of 10 bidding to become the first women to earn their place behind the wheel at the Leamington garage. Miss Althea Litwinski. and Miss Alma Watkis have both been conductresses with the company for a number of years, and have now decided to exchange their ticket machines for the driving wheel. Miss Litwinski, of Avenue Road, Leamington, explained: " It is no joke. We are already doing a mans job conducting, so I do not see why we should not drive as well. " I have never driven anything before I have only ridden a bike but it does not worry me. There is no reason why women should not be every bit as good as men." Miss Watkis, of Warwick Place, Leamington, agreed. " I am looking forward to driving. Once we have got through the six-week course we will be a match for any man." They admitted they had taken some good-humoured banter from their male colleagues, but they are determined to show their driving is no laughing matter. The garages chief instructor, Mr. Douglas Newey, said that if they pass the course they would be as good as any male bus driver " and 100 per cent. better than the average motorist." " This is a really tough course -And no concessions will be made because they are women. " If, after the first week, we do not think they have the makings of drivers they will be dropped. We give them our own rigorous test and this is followed by the company test and finally the Traffic Commissioners put them through a further one. " If they get through all that they are real drivers and will be able to drive any vehicle in this or any other garage, " said Mr. Newey.
18th May 1971
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Leamington
Warwickshire
England
Media ID 21611015
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from 1971, two determined women are breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes as they embark on a Midland Red driving course in Leamington. Miss Althea Litwinski and Miss Alma Watkis, who have been conductresses with the company for years, have decided to exchange their ticket machines for the driving wheel. With confidence radiating from their expressions, these trailblazers challenge the notion that women cannot handle the responsibility of being behind the wheel. They firmly believe that if they can successfully navigate through conducting buses, then driving them should be no different. Despite facing good-humored banter from their male colleagues, these courageous women remain resolute in proving that their skills are no laughing matter. The garage's chief instructor, Mr. Douglas Newey, acknowledges that passing this rigorous six-week course will make them not only as competent as any male bus driver but also superior to the average motorist. The determination etched on Miss Litwinski and Miss Watkis' faces is a testament to their unwavering commitment towards achieving equality in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Their journey serves as an inspiration for future generations of women aspiring to break free from societal constraints and pursue careers without limitations. This remarkable photograph captures a pivotal moment in history when two extraordinary individuals challenged gender norms with grace and resilience. It stands as a powerful reminder of how far we have come in promoting equality while motivating us to continue pushing boundaries until every glass ceiling is shattered.
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