A driver accused of transporting 35 passengers on a commercial bus while he was impaired is facing criminal charges, West Vancouver police say.
The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 5, while the bus was en route from Whistler to Vancouver, police said in a media release.
According to police, a passenger on the bus phoned police to report that the driver appeared intoxicated and was driving erratically.
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Officers stopped the bus near Horseshoe Bay, detained the driver, and took him to the police department to provide a breath sample that resulted in a charge recommendation.
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Police said Thursday that Craig Randle, a 65-year-old Delta resident, has now been charged with two impaired driving offences.
Investigators thanked the alert passenger for reporting the incident, which they said may have prevented a serious crash.
Anyone who sees someone they believe is driving while impaired should call 911, police said.
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