More than 25,000 people have signed a petition calling for a bus driver sacked for 'being too short' to be reinstated.
Tracey Scholes was given her notice last year after Go North West repositioned the wing mirrors on its buses in such a way that she could no longer use them at the same time as reaching the pedals.
Trade union Unite claimed it led to a ruling by Go North West that Tracey no longer had the 'capability ' to safely drive their buses.
The firm offered an alternative role at the company on their school buses, which have suitable wing mirrors, but for less hours and a cut rate of pay.
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When Tracey, 57, from Heywood, turned that down, her bosses - who say they have made 'numerous proposals' to keep her in the business - gave her notice.
In December the mum-of-three lost her first appeal to stay at Go North West on the same hours and pay.
Tracey's story led to messages of support from celebrities, including Bolton-born actress Maxine Peake, Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh and actor James Quinn.
Following an appeal, the firm have agreed to offer Tracey, the first female bus driver at the Manchester depot, her current rate of pay but at reduced hours - a loss of £230 a month, according to Unite the union.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) she will undergo a final appeal at the Queens Road bus depot.
At the same time supporters will gather at the Cheetham Hill depot to call for her reinstatement.
Tracey previously told the Manchester Evening News : "If it justifies them paying me another hour a day I'll do admin work or clean a bus.
"If they gave me that extra five hours I'd take the deal but they won't budge.
"There are simple things they can do and they are refusing. I'm sure it wouldn't break the bank for them to pay me the hours they have been for years."
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "Tracey has given 34 years of unblemished service. It seems inconceivable that due to the blind intransigence of its local management in Manchester, Go Ahead is now ready to watch unlimited damage to its international reputation as a result of the tawdry treatment of Tracey.
"But that is exactly what is happening. From Poland to Turkey, from Norway to Indonesia, media reports have pilloried the bull-headed stance of local Go Ahead management."
A Go North West spokesman has previously said: "Tracey was a valued member of our team at Go North West and we are extremely sorry to see her go. The design of the mirrors on our buses was agreed after consultation with Unite some time ago.
"All our other drivers of similar height to Tracey are able to view them safely.
"When Tracey raised a concern with us, we made numerous proposals to accommodate her, including offering to put her on different routes, and different types of buses. Unfortunately, all our suggestions were rejected.
"Dedicated, experienced, hardworking bus drivers are difficult to find and so we would never act lightly in a situation like this.
"We are sorry that we were left with no choice but to bring this driver’s employment to an end."
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