I am indeed a woman, have lived here for 3 years and use the bus almost daily. I can't believe you didn't see me! I wish i was the only one, I get a little irritable first thing in the morning having to talk to the ladies beside me, as a 35 year old with no children I am a target for insults. Did you use a bus while you were here? And although I don't earn a great deal, as a white western woman, I don't imagine that I am the "low paid" type you are referring to. I am not saying it is perfect but I am a real person and I have been using the buses!