Call Sign May 06

Call Sign May 2006 Page 24
Arbitrators Election
(continued from p23)
Sid Nathan (K88)
I would like to be an arbitrator for Dial-a-
Cab. I have been on the circuit since its
Lords days - over 37 years - and have always
been a keen radio man. I have never been
put on complaint, however I have sat on the
Complaints Committee many times and I
know all the procedures. I have the ability to
look at a complaint from both sides and
many drivers know that I am a fair person as
I speak from my heart – especially at AGMs.
If you give me your support, I will
endeavour to do my best and promise to be
fair to both sides as I have a lot of experience
and am always for the driver.
Sid Nathan
John Rothery (F65)
Skills profile:
Taxi driver for 38 years.
Dial a Cab subscriber for over 35 years.
Worked both day and night shift.
Qualified as City of London and Blue Badge
Tourist guide.
Experienced in all aspects of the Taxi trade.
Work history:
Chairman of London Taxi Guides Ltd.
demonstrating objectivity and fairness.
Member of London Taxi Guides Ltd responsible
for Sales.
Developed marketing strategy for the company.
Dealt with all aspects of the day-to-day operation
of the company.
Why I would be suitable for this post. As
a DaC subscriber for over 35 years with an
unblemished record, I have been fortunate
to develop my knowledge of and experience
of the standards of behaviour and service
expected by our members.
As a member of London Taxi Guides Ltd,
my role allowed me a valuable insight into
the day- to-day operational challenges within
a company.
I feel that I have the personal qualities that
would enable me to make clear, informed
and reasoned judgements based on the
expectations and standards of behaviour that
the society has worked so hard to build.
Thank you for taking the time to consider
my application.
John Rothery
Dave Willett (T27)
I would like to be considered as an
Arbitrator.
I am married and have 3 children of 22, 16
and 13. I have been a cab driver for 23 years
and on the Dial-a-Cab circuit for 15 years.
My main interest is football and I coach my
youngest son’s team. I have also completed
many courses in coaching and am currently
doing the ‘A’ Licence and training to be an
Educator so that I can put youngsters through
their coaching badges at weekends.
I am fair, open-minded and a good listener.
I am fully aware and understand the
stresses, strains, highs and lows of being a
cab driver.
Dave Willett
PARKING AT THE CENTRAL
OFFICE OF INFORMATION
As all DaC drivers realise by now, we are getting hit with numerous parking tickets. However,
we have liaised with one client in the Lambeth area to decide on a new pick-up point in an
attempt to avoid problems for our drivers.
In future, anyone picking up from the Central Office of Information in Hercules Road, SE1
should go round the corner to Newnam Terrace and ask for the passenger at the security guard
entrance.
This is a temporary arrangement to see if the new system works. These new instructions will
be given on V6 for this particular account.
DAC CUT-PRICE
TRIPS WITH…
Warren Smith
DaC Financial Accountant
You can join the hundreds of Dial-a-Cab drivers who
have already taken advantage of the concessionary fares
Eurostar are offering us. Whether you fancy a trip to the
wonderful French City of Culture, Lille, want to sample
the magic of Paris or travel back in time to wander
through historic Brussels, you can get there on the
incredible 186mph Eurostar.
You can take family and friends with you, but the DaC
driver must be in the party. Booking forms are available
only from the DaC Driver’s Reception…
The prices? An amazing £49 return standard class
- or if you would like a bit of luxury, £99 return
first class!
The magic of Dial-a-Cab and Eurostar together…