Today I skipped the usual taxi ride in favor of an unlicensed town car operator, who promised me a quick hassle free ride to my destination in mid-town Manhattan.
I have never in my life driven through city streets so fast. This includes previous taxi rides in New York and Mexico. The driver was amazing. He didn't even slow down when a bicycle riding guy was headed straight for us looking the other way. Somehow the bicycler managed to swerve just in time.
No one was hurt and I got a good fast ride. No complaints. I would try it again, but it's not for the faint of heart.
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NYC taxis scare me, fo' sho'. if the private cars are even worse, i'll probably avoid them. :) i'm glad you got there in one piece!
While I enjoyed the ride, I did wish I had brought my old auto racing helmet with me.