The verdict brings a measure of legal closure to a case involving the killing of a worker whose livelihood depended on ferrying passengers through the city. The sentence underscores the seriousness with which the court viewed the offence established during the trial.

However, details about the motive, the circumstances leading to the murder and the evidence that proved crucial to the prosecution need to be confirmed from the complete court report before publication.

The case also highlights the vulnerability of transport workers, who often work long hours and encounter strangers in unpredictable situations.

The life sentence marks a significant development in the prosecution’s pursuit of justice for the slain driver.