Dublin Bus Calls for More Mná!

Dublin Bus Calls for More Mná!

Dublin Bus Aims To Double the Number of Female Drivers, Again!

Dublin Bus’ new research gives an important insight into the sentiments of women in the workforce, and the gender roles and stereotypes that still exist. It marks the launch of the Dublin Bus ‘More Mná’ recruitment drive which aims to double the number of female drivers again, having done so in the first female-focused recruitment drive in 2019. A series of Open Days will run from March to May 2024.

Although strides have certainly been made, women's career decisions still seem to be somewhat influenced by gender stereotypes. The survey findings revealed that 25% of Irish women have been deterred from applying for certain roles as they are seen as a ‘man’s job’ historically. When asked if they think driving a Dublin Bus is still seen as a ‘man’s job’, almost half (49%) said yes but less than before, only 13% said yes absolutely, and over a third (38%) said no. 

Across the board, a competitive salary has come out on top as the biggest career non-negotiable for women (28%), followed closely by flexibility (27%) and benefits such as health insurance and pension (13%). The Dublin Bus driver role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, training and mentoring and paid maternity leave, along with other benefits including access to a gym, GP scheme, employee assistance scheme and an education support scheme for going back to third level study. Earlier this year, Dublin Bus also released the results of its 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report, which showed that the company has achieved a negative pay gap in favour of women, marking a significant step on Dublin Bus’ journey towards equality, diversity and inclusion.

During the Open Days in the coming months, attendees will meet with female drivers and inspectors who will share their experiences of working with Dublin Bus, and will also get the opportunity to drive a training bus, get a tour of Dublin Bus’ Central Control Centre and be taken through the recruitment process for bus drivers and the various benefits of working for the company.

Dublin Bus has been at the heart of daily life in Dublin for 37 years serving communities as Ireland’s largest public transport service provider. Its 1,050 buses carried 145 million customers last year. It currently operates 121 routes including Nitelink services and ten 24-hour services. Dublin Bus currently employs over 4,000 people including over 3,000 bus drivers, representing 85 different countries. 

For further information and to register visit dublinbus.ie.