A MUM who gave birth in the back of a cab at 40mph was shocked when the firm sent her a £60 cleaning bill.
Farah Cacanindin, 26, unexpectedly went into labour five minutes into a 13-mile trip to hospital for a routine check-up.
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She delivered daughter Naia herself in the Vauxhall Vivaro while the cabbie phoned ahead to alert staff at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Days later, Farah, from High Wycombe, Bucks, was billed for £90 by Arrow Taxis, — the cleaning plus a £30 fare.
Farah, also mum to 15-month-old son Kairo, said: “I understand that I did make a mess but it’s a bit cheeky to have charged me.”
The analyst added: “It was the quickest labour ever.
“My waters broke five minutes into the journey.
“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.”
Farah wrapped Naia in her jacket after the arrival on the A4128 at Cryers Hill, Bucks.
She said: “When we got to hospital, midwives were waiting and were shocked.
“It was surreal. I didn’t have a chance to be scared.”
She added: “The funny thing is the taxi firm is just down our road.
“I see the van I gave birth in right outside my house.”
Arrow Taxis declined to comment.
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