Over 10 bus drivers, conductors test positive in random drug screening at Maharagama (opens original article in a new tab)

Thirteen bus drivers and conductors tested positive for narcotics during a random screening at Maharagama, part of a national transport safety initiative

• Thirteen bus drivers and conductors tested positive for narcotics in a random screening at Maharagama
• Mobile drug testing program under Ministry of Transport screened 200 transport workers
• Program expanded from November 2025 to multiple districts for public transport safety