| Ron Colman is extremely
pro-DaC and is never afraid to give his view to that effect, be it strong or mild. Neither
does popularity bother him. That's why his views are... STILL
TRYING IT ON?
I'm on EI4C having earned my place from E14 by being in the queue for
thirty minutes. Suddenly I'm on point and yet my terminal records me as number 2 to go...!
I look around and I find that a young man four cabs behind is now number 1, having booked
in too early. On seeing me come along and without any comment from me whatsoever, he said,
"I'll book off and book on again." I said absolutely nothing, but obviously they
are still at it!
Isn't it strange and damn ludicrous that a few silly drivers still try to
beat the system? If only they stood back and put some thought into what they were about to
attempt, they would realise that the personnel involved in the production of the system,
mostly cab drivers themselves, have put many hours of perseverance, good planning, much
thought, effort and long hours in conjunction with our Board and skilled technicians in
producing the system that we have today. I am convinced that knowing human beings as we do
and the incessant craving-to-fiddle mentality of the few, obstacles were technologically
planned in to stop it. Yet they still attempt to cheat and steal from their working
colleges - it's amazing!
NEW TERMINAL
Super! Super! is what our clients think of our new in-cab terminal which
I'm sure are the same sentiments of us all. Okay, I am sure there will probably be some
future upgrades or improvements, but for the time being let's get used to it, use it and
earn from it. |
COLMAN'S
MUSTARD
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Ron Colman
Congratulations to those responsible - absolutely superb.
TENDING OUR ACCOUNTS
Remember that in all walks of life, both privately and commercially, it is
one thing earning it or obtaining it, but it's another thing to keep holding it. Applying
this logic to our own trade, especially ourselves with the already quite substantial
number of accounts that we have, we must always endeavour to look after them to the very
best of our ability in order that we can hold and retain these clients for many years to
come. The future strength of our organisation will always rest on this.
A NO BICKERING YEAR
It really does get monotonous to hear moans and groans from the same people
over the years. If they are so unhappy, why do they still linger around and stay with DaC?
I believe it is because they realise that they are so much better-off with our company
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any other in it's field and yet
they still try to rock-the-boat. Surely they should accept that our
Board of management MUST be doing and getting it right. Look at the figures, look at your
earnings and respect what you see. Or could it be that they are power seeking? It has
happened before and for many, it got them nowhere. I have always had a saying which is
that we are all on the same side. So let us accept that the gentlemen we have voted in are
doing an excellent job, we are satisfied - therefore leave well alone...
TOFF OF THE MONTH
My wife and I recently had the opportunity to see the wonderful West End
show The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre. Just prior to this we were in Oxford Street and
needed to go a short distance, so we hailed a taxi which turned out to be from DaC. I was
wearing my excellent DaC lightweight Rain Jacket which, without him saying was noted
by the driver. On route we chatted generally and on reaching our destination, the driver
refused point blank to take my money. He pulled away quickly saying "good luck - have
it on me". His black TX1 registration number was -R267 RGX. To this driver I
say thank you, sir - you are my toff of the month. You really should not have done it, but
thanks a million, anyway...
Ron Colman |
