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Tel Aviv Bus Driver Arrested for Drunk Driving After Passenger Falls and Is Injured

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 16, 2026

What happened

A Tel Aviv bus driver was arrested for drunk driving after a passenger fell and was lightly injured during the ride. The driver’s breath test showed alcohol levels nearly three times the legal limit, leading to his license revocation and pending prosecution.

01A Tel Aviv bus driver was arrested for driving under the influence after a passenger fell and was injured.
02The passenger, a woman in her 70s, suffered minor injuries and was treated by medical teams.
03Police detected a strong alcohol smell and confirmed intoxication with a breathalyzer test.
04The driver’s alcohol level was 2.8 times above the legal limit at 664 micrograms per liter.
05His driving license was revoked and he was released under restrictive conditions pending trial.
06The incident occurred on Herzog Street in Tel Aviv during the evening hours.

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