Cupid Cabbie Cures NYC's Lonely Hearts

Forget about Missed Connections on the Craigslist, the only way to find love this Valentine's Day is by hailing Ahmed Ibrahim's cab. The Daily News reports on the cabbie with cupid tendencies, saying he's spent years playing matchmaker to his patrons.

His record is pretty impressive, he's organized 70 "real dates," 19 of which turned into relationships that lasted over a year. The numbers could be higher but Ibrahim is selective on who he sets up.

He listens to their conversations, asks them a few questions and then, if he thinks they are suitable, explains his matchmaking services and asks for their number and e-mail.

"I want to know if they're the real deal or just a player," he said. "If you're a player, then forget about it."

In 2005, after being featured on The Today Show, news of his skills reached the west coast when The Seattle Times reported on one of his success stories; at the time they mention that his agent was shopping his story around Hollywood (where every tale of love ends up).

The 53-year-old Borough Park resident is recently single himself, saying "When I was in high school I was looking for Miss Universe. In college I wanted Miss America. Now, Miss Brooklyn would do." Maybe Miss Right will step into his cab this Valentine's Day, when it will be adorned with roses and red and white hearts.

Photo via The Daily News.

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By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on February 12, 2008 3:50 PM

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mashaballerina

this brings tears... I beg you all, if anyone has his email, can you write it down here. We met this guy with the man I love, I NEED this guys email, PLEASE !!!!

jenon

I met this guy once. He's hysterical! He drove me home after work at about 3 in the morning. First he asked if he could take me for tequila and falafel. Then he said, "Did you ever think you'd be in a cab with a famous cab driver?" He began telling me about all the tv shows and newspapers he's been in. He even has laminated pictures of him with Oprah and the gang from the Today show! He made me promise that if he found me a husband I would name my first son Cabbie. One of his couples did get married so maybe there's a little boy named Cabbie out there somewhere. Most awesome cab ride ever.

jenon

I met this guy once. He's hysterical! He drove me home after work at about 3 in the morning. First he asked if he could take me for tequila and falafel. Then he said, "Did you ever think you'd be in a cab with a famous cab driver?" He began telling me about all the tv shows and newspapers he's been in. He even has laminated pictures of him with Oprah and the gang from the Today show! He made me promise that if he found me a husband I would name my first son Cabbie. One of his couples did get married so maybe there's a little boy named Cabbie out there somewhere. Most awesome cab ride ever.