Mumbai,

05 Mar (HS): All the drivers and conductors reporting on duty will have to

undergo the Alcohol Testing, before starting the work. The decision has been

taken by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to prevent

reporting on duty in an inebriated condition and also to ensure safety of the

passengers. The information was given by Maharashtra Transport Minister and Chairman

of MSRTC.

During

his surprise visit to a bus stand in Mumbai’s Parel suburb, he found liquor

bottles in the rest room for drivers and conductors. Some of them in the rest

room were under influence of alcohol. Sarnaik took a serious note of the case,

and directed MSRTC authorities to conduct the AlcoTest and maintain its record.

He also appointed a committee to enquire about his findings in the rest room.

The Committee will also suggest measures to prevent employees working under

influence of alcohol.

MSRTC

appointed a three-member enquiry committee and fix the responsibility on the

employees and officers. The Committee submitted the preliminary report and

initiated action against the guilty. The measures suggested by the Committee

were implemented with immediate effect.

The

drivers and conductors will have to pass the AlcoTest and also the driver will

have to maintain the Logbook. The Surveillance Team will be responsible to

conduct frequent examination and ensuring enforcement of the rules.

MSRTC

will have to ensure facilities for the drivers and conductors at the rest room.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar