News Forum - Bus driver in fatal accident gets licence revoked, Transport Company faces punishment

[Thaiger]

The bus driver in the fatal accident in Saraburi, killing eight passengers after he crashed into a bridge pillar, had his licence revoked by the Department of Land Transport. The department is also considering penalities for the state-run Transport Company, which was operating the Bangkok – Suwannaphum bus carrying more than 30 passengers. The driver, who was later found to have methamphetamine in his system, says he nodded off when the double-decker bus hit a supporting pillar for an overhead bridge, ripping the right side of the bus. Eight passengers died and more than 20 were injured. The 30 year old […]

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[Chatogaster]

22 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

[…] The public bus license of the double-deck bus was also withdrawn. [...]

 

Someone dotted the I but thanks (KhaoSod/Thaiger) for reporting this informative fact. It just wouldn't do to have vehicles like this driving around fully licensed:

[Soidog]

What else is happening to this murderer? Surely just removing his license Is a side issue. Removing his freedom is the priority. 

[Zig]

yes..revoking his license should make the families of victims feel closure

[HiuMak]

13 hours ago, Thaiger said:

The bus driver in the fatal accident in Saraburi, killing eight passengers after he crashed into a bridge pillar, had his licence revoked by the Department of Land Transport. The department is also considering penalities for the state-run Transport Company, which was operating the Bangkok – Suwannaphum bus carrying more than 30 passengers. The driver, who was later found to have methamphetamine in his system, says he nodded off when the double-decker bus hit a supporting pillar for an overhead bridge, ripping the right side of the bus. Eight passengers died and more than 20 were injured. The 30 year old […]

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One less danger on Thai roads now

[TSS]

'The driver was charged with reckless driving causing death and injury and using Category 1 narcotic while servicing.'

 yeah, but revoking his license? Seems a bit harsh...

 

[palooka]

3 hours ago, HiuMak said:

One less danger on Thai roads now

He's probably driving to his Police interviews etc. Revoking a licence means diddly squat.

[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

Sadly, with the way things work here, I wouldn't be surprised if the maniac will be driving bus pretty soon again.

In any case, the best advise is to stay away from these death trap busses.

[Benroon]

Bus drivers all over the world are nut jobs - fact !