Police Stop Drunken Bus Driver - Flixbus driver pulled from route after failing breathalyser test in Konstanz

A Flixbus driver in Konstanz was removed from duty after failing a breathalyser test on Friday. Police acted quickly following a tip from a concerned witness who suspected the driver was under the influence. The incident left the vehicle without a driver mid-route.

The alarm was raised when a member of the public reported the driver's behaviour to authorities. Officers intercepted the Flixbus at its next scheduled stop and conducted an immediate breathalyser test. Results showed a blood alcohol concentration of 1.7 per mille—far above the legal limit.

The driver's licence was confiscated on the spot, and a blood sample was taken for further analysis. With no replacement available, the city's public transit authority stepped in to manage the stranded Flixbus. Police have not released the driver's name, and it remains unconfirmed whether passengers were present during the incident.

The driver now faces potential legal consequences for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The transit authority has not yet announced whether additional measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents. Passengers relying on the route were likely delayed as services adjusted to the disruption.