A new resident to the city is grateful for the actions of some sharp eyed Calgary Transit drivers who spotted her lost purse on a bus.

Maria Castedo, who has only been in the city for two weeks, was on a bus on Monday night when her purse slipped away from her without her noticing.

A pair of drivers, Jack Wyse and Sultan Yusofi, found the purse and turned it in to Calgary Transit's lost property unit which was able to track down Castedo.

"I am so happy. Thank you very much," she said.

Castedo will be meeting with Wyse on Wednesday to thank him.