Taxis in Newcastle could get black and white makeovers to try to stop unlicensed drivers preying on vulnerable people.
The council is expected to sign off the idea next week, which would see hackney cabs feature the famous monochrome colours of Newcastle United.
A report showed 96% of drivers surveyed were against the proposal because of concerns over costs.
The council said the rebranding was to keep residents and visitors safe.
The move was taken amid concerns of criminals posing as taxi drivers to target victims - particularly lone women - after a night out.
The council said it was aware of "a number of recent police investigations" into sexual assault allegations relating to unlicensed vehicles.
It is also carrying out 11 prosecutions following an undercover operation in December 2022 where unlicensed vehicles picked up passengers.
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