75 School Bus Drivers Test Positive for Drugs in Nationwide Crackdown

The intensified checks follow a fatal accident involving a drug-impaired driver and highlight broader concerns about safety in school transportation.

A 15-year-old girl died in a school bus accident on January 30, prompting stricter nationwide drug testing for school bus drivers.
The driver involved in the fatal accident was found to be under the influence of cannabis and has been charged accordingly.
In the week following the accident, 75 school bus drivers across France tested positive for drugs during enhanced screening efforts ordered by the Interior Ministry.
In separate incidents, drivers testing positive for drugs, including one without a valid license, faced legal consequences such as license suspension, imprisonment, and mandatory rehabilitation.
The findings underscore systemic challenges in the school transportation sector, including driver shortages and concerns over the normalization of drug use.