Lesson learnt in inclusivity and diversity

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Boarded the metro at Baiyappanahalli  this afternoon. As the train approached the station, was pleasantly surprised to discover that the driver on duty was a young  (and pretty) woman.
Made a mental note to Google it up.
A google search on ‘Namma Metro drivers’ and here is what it threw up.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-18/bangalore/30296422_1_metro-rail-bangalore-metro-delhi-metro  


Picture courtesy – Hindustan times
http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-India/BangaloreMetro/Article4-759464.aspx
Turns out that there are atleast two of them ( Priyanka and Rashmi) if not more.
Way to Go …Namma Metro. 
There are lessons to learn in diversity and inclusivity for us in the corporates to emulate.

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