Monaco bus operator launches drug testing for drivers
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The Compagnie des autobus de Monaco began its first drug screening programme for drivers in July 2026, following a court case earlier this year.
The Compagnie des autobus de Monaco introduced mandatory drug testing for its drivers in July 2026, marking the first time the public bus operator has run a formal screening campaign of this kind. The move affects all bus drivers working across the Principality's network.
The decision follows a serious incident in February 2026, when one of the company's drivers was convicted by a Monégasque court and sentenced to a custodial term for cannabis use. That case prompted the operator to formalise its approach to driver safety checks rather than rely on existing measures.
For residents and visitors who use the bus network daily, the programme is a direct response to a specific failure and a signal that the operator is tightening its safety standards. The Principality's bus routes, which serve areas from Fontvieille to the Larvotto and connect to the French border communes, carry a significant volume of passengers through narrow urban streets where driver fitness is a genuine public safety matter.