A program for testing drug use among school bus drivers has identified 18 drivers in Cairo, Giza and Qalyubia as using various drugs, including marijuana, Tramadol and heroin, according to Social Solidarity Minister Ghada Wali. In remarks on Friday, the minister said, “The committee examined 179 drivers in Cairo. The random examination among school bus drivers will continue, according to Wali, in collaboration with the general departments of traffic and drug control, the Education Ministry’s central committee of security, and the Health Ministry. Such campaigns, which are backed by the Cabinet, aim to ensure that school bus drivers are not taking illegal drugs. Wali urged families to contact the hotline 16023 with any information regarding bus drivers who might be taking drugs.

Source: Egypt Independent October 22, 2016 10:52 UTC