Archive · 25 Jan 2026
MSRTC Orders Immediate Suspension for Drunk Drivers
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has decided to immediately suspend any driver or staff member found drinking alcohol while on duty.
This decision was made by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik after he found empty liquor bottles in drivers' rest rooms during a surprise inspection.
He said that drinking alcohol while working is very serious because it can put passengers' lives at risk.
The minister also ordered that all drivers must take a breathalyser test before work.
If they fail, they will be suspended right away.
He also warned that officers who do not take action against such behavior will be held responsible.
Additionally, he checked the cleanliness and maintenance of the buses to ensure better safety and comfort for passengers.
MSRTC will immediately suspend any driver or staff member found consuming alcohol while on duty.
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik issued strict instructions after finding empty liquor bottles in drivers' rest rooms during a surprise inspection.
Sarnaik termed alcohol consumption on duty a grave offense endangering passenger safety and public trust.
Officers failing to act against such misconduct will also be held accountable.
Mandatory online breathalyser tests for all employees, especially drivers, have been ordered.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik
- What
- Order to immediately suspend any driver or staff member found consuming alcohol while on duty
- When
- After a surprise inspection on January 25, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, at a bus depot
- Why
- To ensure passenger safety and maintain public trust
- Organization
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- Action Ordered
- Immediate suspension for drunk drivers
- Initiated By
- Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik
- Trigger
- Empty liquor bottles found in drivers' rest rooms
- New Measure
- Mandatory online breathalyser tests for drivers
- Accountability
- Officers negligent in action will be held accountable
- Review Areas
- Cleanliness, passenger facilities, bus maintenance
