Date: June 2, 2006
From: Lakeview
To: River North
The Cab: Essentially clean, save for a deeply-perplexing stain on the ceiling. Closer inspection yielded the general consensus that it was a smudged boot print, leading the backseat occupants to contemplate what exactly had been done to, with or in this cab to cause such a disfigurement. Aside from this grubby enigma, the seat belts were functional, and the generously opened windows provided plenty of ventilation.
The Driver: Deployed the cloying phrase, “Where to, ladies?” with such genuine warmth and concern that it brought up misty memories of the legendary and oft-invoked good old days when gents still held the door and everyone wore hats in public. Refreshingly cell phone-free, and yet scrupulously non-invasive with regard to passenger conversation.
The Driving: Executed not one, but three velvety-smooth U-turns to facilitate faster service. Knew the quickest route instinctively and, aside from the aforementioned stylistic flourishes, delivered us to our destination efficiently and within the bounds of the law.
Overall rating: 4 extended arms
– Natasha Julius
Posted on June 15, 2006