Follow on from FOI-2599-1718 Can I have the records regarding tests during a shift and or on the commencement of a shift.

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TfL Ref: FOI-4625-1718

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 21 February 2018 asking for information about breathalyser tests.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we do hold the information you require.

London Underground has a very rigorous drugs and alcohol testing regimes to ensure the safety of our customers and staff. We mainly conduct unannounced testing of Tube drivers, every month at different locations, throughout the whole year. Each location will be tested at least twice a year. Additionally Local Managers test drivers for Post Incident and ‘for cause’ testing if the need arises. 'For cause' tests can be carried out when a manager has a reasonable cause to believe that an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or is unfit for duty because of alcohol or drugs.

The figures for Tube drivers across 2016/17 are as follows:

Unannounced 195 breathalysed tested – Nil Positive

Post Incident 36 breathalysed tested  - Nil Positive

For Cause 22 breathalysed tested – Nil Positive

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.

Yours sincerely

Lee Hill

Senior FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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