A Winnipeg Transit driver is facing charges after allegedly driving a bus while impaired.

Winnipeg police were called to the Winnipeg Transit bus depot in the 400 block of Osborne Street around 7 p.m. on Monday for the report of an impaired driver. 

When officers arrived, they learned a Winnipeg Transit employee had returned to the depot and was allegedly showing signs of being impaired by alcohol. 

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He was questioned by staff and subsequently arrested by police.

A 28-year-old man is facing charges of operation of a conveyance while impaired to any degree by BAC or drug or a combination of both, and failure or refusal to comply with demand.

He was released on an Appearance Notice.