Drug tests expand for transit workers

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has expanded the panel of drugs for which it tests its Razorback Transit employees.

UA officials requested approval from the University of Arkansas board of trustees on Jan. 25 to change its drug-testing policy, aligning it with federal regulations and guidelines. The university needs to update its policy as it receives federal funds to operate its fleet of buses on campus and in Fayetteville, said Chancellor Joe Steinmetz.

The updates include testing bus drivers for semi-synthetic opioids, including hydrocodone and oxycodone, according to board documents. The board unanimously approved the changes.