CAB passengers should benefit from an initiative to encourage safe taxi travel.

A leaflet advising people about local taxi services in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire has been produced by taxi licensing officer Laural Huntington with the help of local police and taxi firms.

"It is aimed at providing basic information to Ryedale residents about the taxi service we already have in place, identifying possible bogus taxis and to encourage safe taxi usage," said Ms Huntington.

Copies of the leaflet will available from Ryedale council offices, Malton police station, tourist information centres, supermarkets and pubs throughout the district.