The miracle of birth is a costly one, no matter where it occurs.
A 26-year-old mother of two unexpectedly gave birth Tuesday in the back of a cab while heading to the hospital for a routine checkup — and then was allegedly charged for the taxi’s cleanup, reported the Sun.
Buckinghamshire, UK, resident Farah Cacanindin was just starting her 13-mile journey to the hospital when she felt the pangs of labor kick in.
“My waters broke five minutes into the journey,” said Cacanindin. “The driver asked if I wanted him to pull over, but I said to keep going as I believed I would make it before she was born.”
Cacanindin managed to deliver her daughter, Naia, in the back of the moving vehicle while the driver called ahead to alert her doctors.
“When we got to the hospital, midwives were waiting and were shocked,” recalled Cacanindin, who also has a 15-month-old son, Kairo.
“It was surreal. I didn’t have a chance to be scared.”
Days after giving birth, Cacanindin claimed that she received an invoice from the taxi firm which included a cleaning fee, a bill of over $100 (£90) for a $34 (£30) cab fare.
“I understand that I did make a mess, but it’s a bit cheeky to have charged me,” said Cacanindin.
The Post reached out to Arrow Taxis for comment.
Meanwhile, she continues feeling taunted by the cab company.
“The funny thing is the taxi firm is just down our road,” she added. “I see the van I gave birth in right outside my house.”