'Cupid Cab Driver' Plays Matchmaker

NEW YORK (AP)
-- Finding your better half this Valentine's Day could be as easy as
hailing a yellow cab, especially if Ahmed Ibrahim is in the driver's
seat.

The 53-year-old cupid cab driver, as he refers to himself, has spent
the past few years playing matchmaker to lonely heart New Yorkers,
setting up more than 70 dates, resulting in 19 relationships that
lasted more than a year.

Ibrahim planned to decorate his yellow cab with red and white hearts and roses for Thursday.

``I've organized so many dates, and it really makes me feel good about it,'' Ibrahim said. ``I've not had one complaint.''

Ibrahim said he offers his matchmaking services only to passengers
he evaluates by listening to conversations and asking them a few
questions. He then exchanges phone numbers and e-mail addresses with
them.

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