Police in Hull have warned the public to avoid bogus taxis after seizing a suspect car on Saturday night.
The car was believed to be acting as an unlicensed taxi and was seen picking up members of the public in Newland Avenue.
The vehicle was stopped on suspicion of committing road traffic offences and the driver is being investigated under suspicion of being an unlicensed taxi driver. The car was also impounded by police while the investigation continues.
Police say the incident highlights growing concern about the use of unlicensed taxis in Hull - in particular for women trying tio find lifts home after socialising. Drivers using their own cars regularly use social media to tout for fares.
PC Julie Fenton, a community police officer based at Osborne Street, said: "I am aware of unlicensed vehicles travelling in and around Hull offering to take people home after a night out. This is an extremely worrying trend which can put vulnerable people at risk of becoming victims of crime.
"When people have had a few drinks and it is cold they are desperate to get home as soon as possible. I've seen women flagging down vehicles asking them for lifts home and it's really worrying.
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