Veiled woman refused bus transport

A MUSLIM woman was prevented from getting on a bus in Greater Manchester because she would not remove her veil.

The 22-year-old Manchester University student from Oldham says other passengers laughed when the driver refused to let her on because he could not check her identity with her bus pass.

Now the driver's bosses at First Manchester are to meet with their trade association, the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), to seek advice on how to deal with the problem if other passengers with photo passes refuse to lift their veils.

Why seek advice? They did exactly the right thing.

The student, who didn't want to be named, tried to board the 59 bus to Oldham.

She said: "It is understandable because the driver has his duty, although he said it in quite a rude manner. It wasn't nice and other passengers were laughing.

"Bus drivers should be told how to deal with this situation. The veil is my choice and my religious duty. I am willing to go in and help the company so everyone knows what to do."

Yes. It is your CHOICE. If you don’t want to show your face I have a compromise. Give up your bus pass so you don’t need to show your face and confirm who you are. Deal?