Netizens Amazed by Hardworking Woman Driving Manual Lorry: "Started with a Pickup"
- Lydiah learned how to drive with a manual pickup and later upgraded to a lorry carrying 8 tonnes
- The driver with two years of experience shared what it was like driving a commercial lorry on roads
- Many peeps found her story quite inspirational, saying it was a testament to the strength women possess
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A Kenyan woman working as a manual truck driver has amazed many Kenyans with her skills.
Source: UGC
Meet Lydiah, the manual truck driver
Lydiah appeared on 2mbili’s YouTube channel, where she narrated her journey.
“I have been driving this truck for two years. I started with a pickup truck before upgrading.”
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Lydiah, who attracts puzzled looks on the road, said it was wrong to assume that women cannot drive manual vehicles, let alone commercial trucks.
She also shed light on the type of business she does with the truck.
“I drive an NQR Isuzu, which carries 8 tonnes. I carry cement, steel and other construction materials. I also do general transportation and even carter for people seeking to move houses.
We have clients all over the country.”
Lydiah disclosed that she gets support and encouragement from traffic officers and fellow truck drivers. However, she admitted that driving long distances was not a walk in the park.
“I once drove from Nairobi to Mombasa and started experiencing stomach pains at Mtito Andei. I think it was a result of sitting for too long.
Long-distance drivers should be respected, especially women.”
Lydiah further noted that she had never been involved in an accident for the two years she drove the truck.
Kenyans were full of praise for her, writing:
@evelynwaithirawambui:
“I salute this wonderful lady.”
@collinkenya
“This is the content we want, 2mbili.Kudos to both of you for your work.”
@MrKailicha:
“Very inspiring.”
@galaxyqwer7438:
“Good job, madam.”
@dandee7414:
“Alaa...she is a vibe.”
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