Vienna Tram Driver Fired After Being Found Drunk
The driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.9 per mille after police were alerted to a passenger who had fallen inside his tram.
A tram driver has been found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.9 per mille after police were alerted to a passenger who had fallen inside the D line tram he was operating in Vienna’s 19th district.
The incident occurred on Tuesday and has been confirmed by both Vienna police and the city’s public transport operator, Wiener Linien.
PolIn Austria, the legal limit for drivers is typically 0.5 per mille (0.05%), with stricter limits in place for professional drivers, such as tram operators.
A spokesperson for Wiener Linien stated that the driver was no longer employed due to breaching the strict alcohol ban enforced for tram operators. The police have launched an investigation into the fall, with the driver facing potential charges of negligent bodily harm in traffic. An official report has also been filed regarding his alcohol intoxication. Wiener Linien emphasised that random, unannounced alcohol tests are regularly carried out to ensure adherence to their alcohol policy.
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