Doesn’t time fly? This year only has four months to run with the AGM being
just 12 weeks away on Sunday 29th November at the Stakis Metropole Hotel,
Edgware Road in case you have forgotten or want to suggest a date for your nephew’s
barmitzvah, wedding or if you are really clever - his birth! And I am well into my second
year as Editor of Call sign. It just doesn’t seem possible.
That also means my ‘honeymoon period’ is well and truly over and
that the criticisms are starting to come in - not pouring in as yet, but who knows how to
stop a trickle from becoming a flood? By the time November 29th comes around, I
may be submerged in complaints. I truly hope not, but who knows?
THE EDITOR’S VIEWS?
So far, most of those criticisms have come from a small group of drivers
who work on EC5 and were given to me personally rather than by mail (I work there quite
frequently as well). All have said the same thing - that I, as Editor, should not be
allowed to give my personal view on any subject relating to Dial-a-Cab because it could
sway drivers opinions.
Now, I may well be into my second year, but I am still relatively
inexperienced and
perhaps I am wrong but I have always believed that an
Editorial represented the views of the Editor. Have I been wrong to believe that?
I have also been criticised for publishing the views of a driver who
‘dares’ to say how wonderful he considers us to be. There was no criticism on my
printing letters that could be considered as anti-DAC. Is there something wrong with
saying that you are happy? If anyone has any views on the above, I’d be happy to
publish them - for or against.
So what is the answer? We are the highest earning radio taxi organisation
anywhere. No other has come anywhere near our profits (or surplus as we must call it
because it all goes back into the society). So why do a small group of drivers constantly
offer criticism but NEVER praise? I have no doubt that not everything we do is right - it
would be a miracle if it were. But surely we must be doing
quite a lot right to have such a healthy society. We have
never been in such a good position and if that irritates some drivers, well, I’m
sorry but it is a fact.
No doubt I will hear first from the drivers concerned because I don’t
hide myself and I like nothing more than a one-to-one chat. But it fascinates me to hear
the criticism from some who NEVER offer any praise. If you would like to contribute a view
to the above, please do to the usual address.
PHOTOGRAPHIC APOLOGY
My sincere apologies to Call Sign’s excellent photographer Alan Green
for omitting to put his name in last issues centre page spread on the DAC Staff Awayday.
All the photo’s were taken by him and I am delighted to correct the omission.
Incidentally, in addition to driving a taxi, Alan is a professional photographer who did
the photography at my wedding and I would recommend him to anyone.
THANK YOU
I have binn litrerly submerjed bi drivas asking how my dawter Kim is
foloing her resent ilniss. Your thorts are rilly appreshiated. Can i orlso thak mi
granchilrin Taylor (aje 4) and Shelby (2) hoo helpd mee proooof this rtickle.
