The Panadura Chief Magistrate has ordered the lifelong suspension of the licence of a bus driver for having driven a private bus while under the influence of alcohol, it was reported.
Issuing the judgment, Panadura Chief Magistrate Champika Rajapaksa also imposed a fine on the accused.
The accused, who had been transporting employees of a private organization from Panadura to Kalutara, had been inspected by the Police.
As the smell of alcohol had lingered on him, the Police had investigated him further, during which it was confirmed that he was under the influence of alcohol.
Based on the argument that the driver had risked the lives of his passengers, the Panadura Chief Magistrate suspended his licence and imposed a fine. (Newswire)