work. As far as I am concerned, complimentary services will not be detrimental to DAC and it’s members. At the very least, if it was successful, the revenue derived from a One-Stop-Transport-Shop could allow the opportunity for us not to pay our monthly subscriptions.
CS: I know that you were proud of your contribution to DAC as a BOM. You must have felt awful at being voted off. Exactly how did you feel at that moment?

MS: I felt as though I had been kicked in the teeth or perhaps even a bit lower down! I had accepted it could happen when I was first elected as has happened to my predecessors and some who sit on the Board today. Even though I did not leave acrimoniously, it nevertheless is very difficult to leave the rostrum with an air of dignity and I did feel pretty sad. But things move on.
CS: How did you become involved with the London Taxi Drivers Fund for Underprivileged Children?
MS: I was introduced to The Fund by the-then Chairman Gerry Dunn. He asked if I would consider joining the committee. I had to think about the idea for a short while because I knew that I could never be just a passive member of any committee and it was important for me to devote time and energy. I decided to join and was accepted by the committee. Since then, I have enjoyed every moment. Taking on new projects, making new friends, meeting so many different people but above all, helping children that desperately need support. There are thousands of kids who still need help even in 1998
CS: Tell us about your web site and what you hope to achieve.
MS: Leaving the BOM was a blow to my confidence, therefore I had to find another project. During my last few months I was active in a project with the Internet in mind. I realised that DAC should have a presence within that technology. Ultimately allowing customers to use that facility to order their cabs. I hope that the BOM is continuing that project. I am certainly very pleased that you are using the  

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