Passengers have spoken out about the shock on board a double decker bus after the driver was arrested upon suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol.
Passengers have spoken out about the shock on board a double decker bus after the driver was arrested upon suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol. The passengers onboard included children and elderly people when the police pulled over the vehicle before breathalysing and then arresting the driver for drunk driving.
Police pounced after a member of the public raised concerns. The bus was stopped as it travelled between Southampton and Wincester just as it reached the roundabout at Chilworth. The driver is now out on police bail however he has been suspended by the company.
One passenger travelling on the bus said: “We just didn’t have a clue what was happening when we saw the blue flashing lights. We all panicked but did not know what to think. We couldn’t hear the police officers after they had stormed in and were talking to the driver.
Public relations manager at Blustar Chris Harris said because of the serious nature of the incident the employee was suspended immediately. The driver was immediately detained by the arresting officers and Bluestar dispatched a substitute driver who arrived to take command of the bus within minutes.
He continued:” The consumption of alcohol while on duty or reporting for duty while under the influence of alcohol is expressly forbidden. It is a strict rule that all Bluestar employees are required to be completely sober at all times when on duty. ”
It is important that companies such as Bluestar act quickly in response to drink driving allegations in order to reassure customers and take potentially dangerous drivers off the road. The safety of passengers aboard Blustar vehicles is paramount to their operations, so it is important to reassure passengers through swift response to issues such as this one that they are willing to do what is necessary to ensure safety.
The driver in question has been bailed until later in the year.
If you have been convicted of drink driving and been given a Driving Ban, then visit Freeman Keep On Driving expert Road Traffic Solicitors.
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