# Bus Driver's Fate Hangs on Passenger Testimonies

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-05-15T08:15:45+00:00
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## Resource

Carl James Van Der Wiel, a former Brisbane bus driver, faces manslaughter charges after his bus killed pedestrian Ryan Pemble. Van Der Wiels legal team seeks to review passenger statements during the committal hearing, arguing that human perspective differs from bus cameras. Prosecutors rely on bus camera footage and data, dismissing passenger accounts due to distractions. Van Der Wiel, with no prior record, started working in January 2019. The magistrate will decide on May 22nd whether passenger views will be considered or if tech evidence will determine the case. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/41b317a0e113bcfb

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