La donna che guida l’autobus in montagna

Elena has driven a mountain bus for nineteen years, navigating narrow roads and unpredictable weather conditions to transport local residents. Her route begins at 6:10 a.m. and serves a variety of passengers, including students, elderly people traveling to medical appointments, workers, and tourists.

She manages the challenges of the terrain, such as icy patches in January and wet leaves in November, by following a personal rule that rushing leads to delays. Elena noted that her focus remains on the responsibilities of her passengers, such as a woman needing to reach a chemotherapy appointment or a student heading to an exam, rather than on the fear of driving in difficult conditions.