Two friends booked an Uber for a drunk woman but refused to leave her alone with the driver — his heartfelt response made their night memorable
When someone is too drunk to look after themselves, a stranger stepping in can make a real difference. A content creator named Taylor recalled helping an intoxicated girl who was struggling to stand outside a bar. In a TikTok video shared under the username @yayjoygirl on October 4, 2026, she explained how she and a friend used the woman's ID to book an Uber and take her home safely. What happened during the ride stayed with them.
@yayjoygirl Can you imagine if my friend and I didn’t help her how different things could have been
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Taylor noticed the girl leaning against a wall and approached her to check if she was doing okay. The woman could barely communicate and appeared unaware of what was happening. The content creator then asked for her phone, keys, and wallet, which the young woman handed over without hesitation. After checking her ID, Taylor and her friend confirmed her address and booked an Uber ride. When they reached the apartment, the driver thanked them, saying, "Thank you so much for not just putting her in my car. I wouldn't have known what to do." The driver then also offered to take the women to their next bar as a thank-you for helping.
The two friends carried the woman inside, unlocked her door, and helped her settle downstairs in her duplex apartment. Taylor used Face ID to access her phone and sent herself a message with her name, number, and an explanation of what had happened. She also listed the belongings they left safely beside the woman and asked her to get in touch if she had questions. They locked the door before leaving. Acts of care can be especially important when someone is unable to protect themselves.
A few hours later, the woman's boyfriend called to thank Taylor, but she soon learned that he had left his girlfriend alone after an argument. The content creator questioned why someone who was upset and intoxicated should be left vulnerable to harm. She wondered what might have happened if she and her friend had not stepped in. She emphasized that women are often there for other women, but the situation may have taken an unpleasant turn if a strange man had been involved. Taylor's story raised an important concern about how strangers respond when someone is too drunk to make safe decisions. Her experience also showed why checking on someone in distress can matter.
Sometimes, all it takes is a helping hand to prevent a potentially dangerous situation. In another incident, a woman became confused and collapsed at a club after drinking only a few sips of her beverage, guessing her drink was probably spiked. After being escorted outside, she was left alone until two women noticed her condition and stepped in. They reassured her, saying, "We’ve been through this before, we're going to help you." They then contacted her boyfriend, who took her home. The incident later led her to seek therapy, attend yoga classes, and rethink her friendships. She believed the strangers' kindness had changed the course of her life.
For more interesting stories, follow @yayjoygirl on her TikTok account.