Cabbie image released after sex assault

Police have released an image of a taxi driver who allegedly indecently assaulted a woman who fell asleep in his cab.

Police say the 24-year-old woman hailed a taxi in Sydney's CBD in the early hours of Sunday, February 23, and later woke in Summer Hill in the city's inner west to find the driver sitting next to her in the back seat.

He allegedly indecently assaulted the woman before she ran from the vehicle.

Police on Friday released an image of a man they would like to speak to and have also issued a photo of the taxi's colourful steering wheel.

The man in the image is described as being of Indian/Sub-continental appearance, aged in his 40s, with a small build and tanned skin.

The man is shown wearing a grey long-sleeve shirt and a black cap.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.