Overview
- On October 28, the MSRTC Security and Vigilance Department conducted unannounced, statewide alcohol checks on minister Pratap Sarnaik’s directive.
- A total of 1,701 employees were tested using breath analysers, including 719 drivers, 524 conductors and 458 mechanical staff.
- Seven staffers tested positive — three drivers, one conductor, two mechanics and one cleaner — across depots in Dhule, Nashik, Parbhani, Bhandara and Nanded.
- All seven were suspended and issued charge sheets, with a detailed inspection report to be submitted to MSRTC’s central office in Mumbai.
- MSRTC announced continued surprise drives and said all newly procured buses will carry breath analysers near the driver seat to test before ignition.