BC Ferries says they've handled 127 cases of suspected impaired foot passenger and driver incidents between April last year and March this year.
And with summer holidays underway the corporation is reminding passengers they have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to the consumption of drugs and alcohol on its vessels and at its terminals.
Deborah Marshall, executive director of public affairs says while the numbers for the fiscal year are disturbing enough, there's already been 37 cases since May 1st. That's an average of 1 incident every 2 days.
Marshall enourages passengers who see people doing drugs or drinking, or who appear impaired, to report it to a crew member. She says customers arriving at the terminals impaired will be reported to police.
Corrine Storey, Vice President of Customer Services, says the unacceptable conduct as well as safety issues that can be associated with impairment and taken very seriously, and if drivers make a poor choice, police will be on the other side to greet them.