Bus driver sacked over drink driving arrest

A CO Waterford bus driver, who was reported and caught drink driving after being reported to the gardaí by anxious passengers, has been sacked.

The man in his 40s has lost his job with Rapid Express as a result of his actions on Monday morning, the company’s managing director has confirmed. A number of passenger on the coach were worried about his driving and contacted the coach company and the gardaí to complain.

“He had three or four pints on Sunday night which put him barely over the limit,” Rapid Express’ Paul Kavanagh said. “However, it was still completely unacceptable and as soon as he was arrested, I had no choice but to instantly dismiss his from his job. He was a professional driver but that one incident did not demonstrate professional conduct.”