Stephen Haines founded 1st Choice Cabs four weeks ago and bought three vehicles for his company.
But council officials have now told the 54-year-old that he will have to remove his company’s branding from his cars.
This is because the private hire licence that he has purchased does not allow vehicles to be described as cabs.
He has been left confused by the ruling by Barrow Borough Council and said he could be up to £500 out of pocket.
Mr Haines, of Ramsden Street, Barrow, said: “At the time of applying for this licence I asked for all wording to be checked.
“I looked up the meaning of cab, and there was no indication it was strictly used for hackney carriages. I therefore called my firm 1st Choice Cabs, which I had asked to be verified as being acceptable. They returned to me and stated……….Read Full story in the North West Evening Mail
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