Egypt has referred 15 school bus drivers to prosecution over drug use

Egypt's drug control fund said testing of 2,594 school bus drivers in the first month of the 2026–2027 school year flagged 15 positive results.

• Campaigns tested 2,594 drivers in several governorates during the first month of the school year, in cooperation with several government agencies.
• Fifteen drivers tested positive for cannabis and tramadol and were referred to the public prosecution on charges of driving under the influence.
• Fund director Amr Othman announced coordination with the Ministry of Education to dismiss drivers if their school employment is confirmed.
• The fund urged families to call hotline 16023 if they suspect a school bus driver of drug use, promising surprise testing campaigns.