FOI Request - Transport Information

Request 101003670414

1.  How many drivers does the council currently employ in total?

2.  How many drivers does the council currently employ to drive heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)?

3.  How many drivers were reported to police on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol at work in the years 2022, 2023 and so far in 2024? How many were subsequently prosecuted? Please provide a breakdown of which category of drivers were involved, for example HGV, PSV.

4.  How many drivers were reported to police on suspicion of being under the influence of drugs at work in the years 2022, 2023 and so far in 2024? How many were subsequently prosecuted? Please provide a breakdown of which category of drivers were involved, for example HGV, PSV.

5.  Are drivers subject to random drug and alcohol tests?

6.  Are drivers subject to drug and alcohol tests by the council where there is a reason to suspect they may be under the influence at work?

7.  If so, how many drivers have tested positive for alcohol in the years 2022, 2023 and so far in 2024? Please provide a breakdown of which category of drivers were involved, for example HGV, PSV.

8.  If so, how many drivers have tested positive for drugs in the years 2022, 2023 and so far in 2024? Please provide a breakdown of which category of drivers were involved, for example HGV, PSV.

9.  If so, how many drivers were asked to test for either drugs or alcohol but refused to comply in the years 2022, 2023 and so far in 2024?

10.  If any drivers have tested positive for drugs, please provide details of which substance/s they tested positive for?