First Bus lit up Glasgow's Riverside Museum as it announced its aim to double its number of female employees over the next five years.

The bus operator announced its objective as part of its International Women's Day celebrations, as it lit up buildings including the Riverside Museum.

The plan to boost female staff numbers is accompanied by three pledges set to be introduced across the network from April.

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Firstly, a balanced panel of male and female interviewers for all senior hires where possible​.

Secondly, the company will aim to have a 50:50 gender split on shortlists for senior roles.

And thirdly, every female applicant for a driver or engineer role meeting the minimum pre-interview criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Linda Shields, operations director at First Bus Scotland, said: "We’re proud to celebrate the fantastic women of First Bus who help to make our company, and the industry as a whole, a positive and inspiring place to work.

"First Bus is fully committed to fostering a more inclusive and balanced workforce.

"We recognise that diversity drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our customers effectively.

"On International Women’s Day, we have pledged to actively address gender disparities, create equal opportunities and empower women to thrive in all aspects of our business.”

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The displays showcased positive messages from women at First Bus such as Megan Copeland who inspired by an online job advert traded her Fiat 500 for driving a double-decker bus.

Fellow driver Marie Warner has been driving for 10 years now along with her daughter who also entered the bus-driving profession.