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.

25 passengers were on board the double decker bus, ran by Blustar at the time of the incident. 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.

Reports suggest that the police swooped upon the double decker, travelling between Southampton and Winchester, as it reached Chilworth roundabout after receiving reports from a member of the public. The driver who is now on police bail has also been suspended by the company.

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.

The driver was immediately detailed by the arresting officers and Bluestar dispatched a replacement driver who arrived to take control of the bus within minutes. Public relations manager at Blustar Chris Harris said because of the serious nature of the incident the employee was suspended immediately.

He went on to say: “It is a strict rule that all Bluestar employees are required to be completely sober at all times when on duty; the consumption of alcohol while on duty or reporting for duty while under the influence of alcohol is expressly forbidden. ”

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. 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 driver 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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