An Otakiri woman, who allegedly drove a school bus, while under the influence of drugs, is set to appear in court.

The 32 year old is facing a charge of driving a transport service vehicle, under the influence of a qualifying drug.

In May, the woman was arrested, after a member of the public told Police the driver had smoked cannabis before driving.

Police conducted a drug-impairment test, which she failed.

She then had a blood test, which showed signs of the drug.

At the time of her arrest she had already dropped schoolchildren home, but still had a few onboard the bus.

She resigned from her position, shortly after her arrest.

The woman today appears in Whakatane District Court.