Lifetime Driving Ban For Bus Driver Caught Drink Driving With 50 PassengersA Bulawayo bus driver has been banned for life from driving public service vehicles and sentenced to 12 months in prison after he was caught driving a bus carrying 50 passengers while under the influence of alcohol. While passing sentence, Magistrate Sibanda said the offence was particularly serious because the driver had been transporting dozens of passengers. “What makes the offender’s case particularly serious is that he was driving a bus carrying 50 passengers. “Your Worship, I am truly sorry for driving under the influence of alcohol and putting the lives of my passengers at risk.” The court nevertheless imposed a custodial sentence and lifetime driving ban, citing the danger posed to passengers and other road users.