India, Jan. 28 -- Alcohol tests have been made mandatory for drivers of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) following a surprise inspection of driver rest rooms at Parel Depot by state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik. The minister, who conducted the inspection on Jan 25, was shocked to discover empty liquor bottles in dustbins near the restrooms and resolved to take action.

On Tuesday, an internal note sent by Sarnaik's office to MSRTC stated that during the inspection, it was clear that some of the employees had consumed alcohol. 'This is a very serious matter and is very dangerous from the point of view of passenger safety. In such a situation, going on duty after drinking alcohol is not only a breach of discipli...