CALLOUS CABBIES
TWO DRUNK PASSENGERS ABANDONED BY SIDE OF M4 MOTORWAY FOR BEING SICK IN CAR
An Uber driver is under investigation by Thames Valley Police after allegedly abandoning two intoxicated passengers on the M4 motorway in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 1. The incident, which reportedly occurred after the passengers became sick in the vehicle, has prompted a stern warning from authorities to all taxi drivers. Thames Valley Police were called to a refuge bay near Reading around 1:40am after receiving reports of two pedestrians on the
motorway. The force later confirmed via a Facebook post that the “intoxicated fare” had been “dumped” by their driver. In a direct appeal to drivers, a police spokesperson stated: “Just a polite message to taxi (Uber!!)
drivers - If your intoxicated fare ends up being sick in the back of your vehicle, after a Saturday night in town, please don’ t dump them on the side of the dark motorway!” LBC reported that police have confirmed an investigation is underway, as “it is an offence to allow the public to put themselves in the position of being a pedestrian on the motorway.” Thankfully, the abandoned passengers were not injured and were safely taken home by family members.
FAMILY ASTOUNDED AFTER NO ACTION TAKEN AGAINST UBER DRIVER FOR NOTTINGHAM ASSAULT
A Nottingham family has said it is “flabbergasted” after police decided to take no further action against an Uber driver accused of assaulting two sisters in March. The incident, which was partially filmed, has left the family questioning the justice system. The altercation unfolded on March 23, when two sisters, aged 20 and 28, hailed an Uber on Angel Row after a night out. The situation quickly escalated when the 28- year-old felt unwell, prompting her sister to suggest opening a window. According to the sisters, the driver allegedly responded by saying: “If you’re going to get sick, get out of my car,” before reportedly verbally abusing them. One of the sisters began filming as they exited the vehicle, closing the doors “harshly.” The driver is then seen allegedly leaving his car and punching the woman filming, as
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well as a man from a group who intervened to help the women. It is claimed both women were punched by the driver. Despite a call made to police, no officers were dispatched “due to demand elsewhere” and the driver having left the scene. Two months later, the sisters were informed that the case was being closed. An email from Nottinghamshire Police to one of the sisters, seen by Nottinghamshire Live, stated: “Having interviewed the taxi driver, it has been decided there is not enough reliable evidence progress this job. Both the
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provided statements undermine each other as to the events that happened and the initial call from yourself differs to your statement.” Cllr Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall, the women's mother and a Labour Councillor, expressed her dismay, stating: “We are absolutely flabbergasted. You can’t look at that video and not be absolutely astounded. They didn’t take into consideration how traumatised they were and how that could affect their statements.” She added that her daughter “said she’s lost faith in humanity and can’t trust men. It’s disgraceful, shame on Notts Police. We will keep pushing for a complaint.” While the police have closed their investigation, Wolverhampton council, which licensed the driver, confirmed his licence has been revoked with immediate effect since the incident.
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