No charges against Akaroa bus driver after tourist crashGEORGE HEARD/STUFF The bus crashed down a hill near Akaroa, injuring more than 20 passengers. A tourist bus driver who crashed over a cliff on Banks Peninsula, injuring numerous passengers, will not be charged. Raymond Arthur, aged in his 70s, was driving a bus load of tourists towards Akaroa in February. READ MORE:* Coach company's second serious bus crash involving tourists* Akaroa bus driver says his actions saved the lives of passengers* Some passengers believe bus driver passed out before crashing over bank near AkaroaFACEBOOK Travlon Coachlines bus driver Raymond Arthur says his actions saved the lives of 32 people on the bus. A mechanic contracted to the company, James Coakley, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the crash.

Source: Stuff August 18, 2017 06:01 UTC