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#HerBus: “The buses do exist; the map simply tracked them down”—Youmna’s story

We are always happy to receive stories of riding the bus, particularly when they highlight the diversity of gendered experiences on Lebanon’s transit, as part of our occasional but still ongoing #HerBus series. And these stories are even more special when they intersect with our own! Youmna got in touch and told us how Bus … Continue reading #HerBus: “The buses do exist; the map simply tracked them down”—Youmna’s story

#HerBus: ‘Seeing the City with New Eyes’—Sara and Sirene

Earlier this year, we launched a series on women’s experiences of public transport in Lebanon, which we opened with a post about ‘first impressions.’ This summer, we are leading a Collective Map Action with a group of students, some of whom have never taken a bus before. Here’s the story of two new bus riders: … Continue reading #HerBus: ‘Seeing the City with New Eyes’—Sara and Sirene

#HerBus: رحلتي مع الباص—Nada’s Story

We wrap up our #HerBus series – but not the larger conversation – with this sweet reflection by Nada on her time in and with the bus. Nada’s story raises the question of what we can do to stop the pressures of routine and urbanism from forcing us to become ‘mismatched’ with public transport in … Continue reading #HerBus: رحلتي مع الباص—Nada’s Story

#HerBus: “Fais-moi découvrir Beyrouth!”―Garine’s Story

Today’s #HerBus story is a special one! We first met Garine when she took part in our Bus Map Photo Action last summer and captured way more photos than our modest CFP required. We chatted and picked her brain about cities and culture and identity, and before we knew it, she left to pursue her … Continue reading #HerBus: “Fais-moi découvrir Beyrouth!”―Garine’s Story

#HerBus: الفوضى والفلتان—Lynn’s Story

Today’s #HerBus story is troubling and bleak, and some of the conclusions it draws are controversial. While it is not a first-hand account, we thank Lynn for sharing her thoughts and reflections on the experiences of Lebanese women on public transport, because the fear of violence and exploitation that she expresses is real and pervasive. … Continue reading #HerBus: الفوضى والفلتان—Lynn’s Story

#HerBus: ‘Who is Who on the Bus?’—Lucia’s Story

Today’s #HerBus post is a photo-essay by Lucia Czernin, a writer and photographer who took part in our Bus Map Photo Action last summer. We are very happy to publish this beautiful account of her thoughts and experiences exploring our first edition bus map and getting to know some of the stories – just 14 … Continue reading #HerBus: ‘Who is Who on the Bus?’—Lucia’s Story

#HerBus: ‘Van 4, from dawn to dusk’—Virginie’s Story

« As long as it is not clean, I will not get in this bus » « You’re not afraid?! Why don’t you take a service instead? » « The Number 4? I did not even know there was a bus that goes from Tayouneh to Hamra! » Yes, there is indeed a bus that … Continue reading #HerBus: ‘Van 4, from dawn to dusk’—Virginie’s Story

#HerBus: ‘Sweat and Perfume’—Florence’s Story

The first time I was in Lebanon as an intern, I had very little money and therefore used buses to move around everyday. Which led a colleague of mine to make a “joke” I didn’t understand yet: “Only Syrians and French take the bus everyday. Because the Syrians are poor and the French are used … Continue reading #HerBus: ‘Sweat and Perfume’—Florence’s Story

#HerBus: هناك ما هو منظم و رخيص—Farah’s Story

This post is part of an ongoing series highlighting the unique and complex experiences of women who use public transport in Lebanon. Do you have a story you want to share? We will post it with as much, or as little, editorial input as you request, to make sure that your voice is in the … Continue reading #HerBus: هناك ما هو منظم و رخيص—Farah’s Story

#HerBus: ‘First Times and First Impressions’—Zahra’s Story

On International Workers’ Day, we remember and celebrate the often-times hidden labor that keeps our cities running. From bus drivers to sanitation workers, nurses to waiters – we salute you. May Day is also a time to reflect on and challenge inequality. Attitudes towards public transport in Lebanon are often linked to class distinctions. Sometimes … Continue reading #HerBus: ‘First Times and First Impressions’—Zahra’s Story