Neha Thakur: From Air Hostess Aspirations to Himachal's First Woman Truck Driver
Neha Thakur, 25, is widely recognised as Himachal Pradesh's first woman truck driver and has built a large social media following documenting her journeys.
At 25, Neha Thakur has taken a path few in Himachal Pradesh have travelled before. She is widely recognised as the state's first woman truck driver, a distinction that sets her apart in a profession long dominated by men.
Her route to the driver's seat was not a straight one. Thakur had once set her sights on becoming an air hostess, but she ultimately chose a different direction, trading the prospect of a career in the skies for life behind the wheel of a truck.
That decision has since brought her unexpected attention. Thakur documents her daily routine on the road through social media, where her content has attracted millions of viewers. Her posts offer a window into the realities of long-haul driving and the experiences of a woman navigating a male-dominated field.
Her story reflects a broader shift in how unconventional career choices are perceived and shared, with social media allowing individuals to reach large audiences directly. For Thakur, the platform has become an extension of her work, turning her daily journeys into a narrative that resonates far beyond Himachal Pradesh.