Baby Girl Delivered In Back Of Uber Car Near Lincoln Tunnel
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- A baby girl was successfully delivered Monday in the backseat of an Uber car parked at the mouth of the Lincoln Tunnel, officials said.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the tunnel, said the birthing process began around 5:15 p.m. while the baby's 32-year-old mother was traveling in the ride-hailing company's car.
The driver flagged down two Port Authority officers, telling them he had a woman in labor who "couldn't wait."
The Port Authority says an employee delivered a healthy baby in just minutes. It was the second baby senior agent Greg Nimmo has delivered while working for the agency.
The mother, who had been traveling to the hospital from Hoboken, New Jersey, was transported to a hospital along with her new daughter.
"We are very proud of Uber driver-partner Erick Rodriguez for his quick action to help ensure the latest Uber baby arrived safely," Uber New Jersey General Manager Ana Mahony said in a statement. "Uber also sends our best wishes to the entire family and thanks the Port Authority Police for their assistance."
The company said it's rewarding the driver with Yankees tickets and a "deep clean" for his vehicle. It's also giving the baby's family an Uber onesie and a free ride home from the hospital.
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