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Police issue taxi advice after plate stolen

TAXI travellers are being urged to stay safe after the theft of a licence plate in Skirlaugh.
Humberside Police issued the warning after the plate – carrying the number 704 – was stolen from a taxi the weekend before Christmas

Officers are advising people to make sure the taxi registration matches the number plate before getting into any vehicle.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "Throughout the year we would urge people to follow our straightforward advice to help them stay safe.
"If the taxi driver is genuine, following the advice will not cause offence."

It is estimated people spend about £21m each year on taxi fares in the Hull area – which equates to about 5.2 million journeys.
The advice includes:
Never get into a vehicle that does not display an appropriate plate at the rear. It may not be insured or licensed.
Make sure the driver is displaying an approved badge. Only drivers licensed by the council can drive licensed private hire vehicles or hackney carriages.
The vehicle and the driver should be presentable and they must carry evidence of the licence in a visible position.
Taxi drivers will wear a badge that includes their photograph and driver licence number.
The spokeswoman advised people to use well-known firms when travelling.
She said: "Make sure you have the telephone number of the taxi company you have booked with on you.
"When the taxi arrives, ask the name of the person the driver is to collect, as well as his name and company.
"Do not get into a taxi you have not asked for."
If anyone has information about the stolen licence plate, which has not yet been recovered, they are asked to call police on 0845 6060222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.