Nottingham City Council taxi driver praised for helping student get home safely after drink spiking
- Perry Richardson
- Jun 14
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 16
A Nottingham Hackney carriage driver has been thanked by the parent of a student after stepping in to help her get home safely when she became unwell from a suspected drink spiking incident.
According to Nottingham City Council’s Licensing team, the parent contacted the authority via email to express gratitude for the driver’s actions. The driver ensured the student got home without incident and took the extra step of calling her parent to confirm someone would be at home to meet her.
The council has acknowledged the email and said the message highlights the driver’s responsible conduct and care shown towards a vulnerable passenger.
Drink spiking remains a concern across many towns and cities. The case shows how licensed Hackney carriage drivers, who are vetted and trained by the council, can play a key role in safeguarding passengers during night-time hours.
The driver’s actions have been welcomed as an example of professional behaviour within the city’s licensed taxi trade.
A council spokesperson said: “Nottingham City Council Licensing has received an email from the parent of a student, thanking a Hackney driver for ensuring his daughter got home safely after her drink had been spiked. The driver also rang the parent to check that someone would be at home to meet her.”
