Choking cars

READING about cars choking Glasgow city centre, harming health and slowing down public transport (Evening Times December 12), it’s the empty buses that clog up the roads in Glasgow and the fares that are far too high which make it almost cheaper to own and run a car.

If I was to take public transport to my work out would take me about an hour and a half that’s if I could even manage to get in for a 7am start or 11.30pm finish which I can’t as the network is so bad.

It only takes me 20-25 minutes to get to my work by car so the convenience is a no brainier.

Fraser Weir, posted online

Cap bus fares

WHY are bus fares so high?

First Bus are subsidised to the hilt, 50% of passengers have concession cards, diesel fuel rebate, bus lanes, bus shelters all subsidised / provided free by the local authority / SPT.

Fares should be a £1 ceiling, get more people using them and reduce traffic congestion for those who must travel for varying reasons by car.

People need transport to socialise, get to work, shop etc.

The government is already putting pounds into this but the travelling punter is getting shafted.

Colin S, posted online

Cars blocked

I GO into the city every day and there are empty buses lining up behind each other and sometimes three abreast.

They are causing the pollution and congestion.

Multiple streets and lanes have have been blocked off to cars in the city centre making the the few streets that are left to use more congested by cars and buses than they should be.

If travelling from west to east it is a nightmare trying to find a way through for people who know the city never mind strangers.

Give us back our street network.

Frank Logan, posted online

Clean up buses

PERHAPS somebody would care to eradicate duplication of bus routes by rival companies, revise timetables to coincide with actual passenger demand, and get the buses cleaned regularly would be a start!

I’m not just talking about washing the outside of the buses - drivers should be given sufficient time at a terminus to inspect the general cleanliness of the vehicle he/she is responsible for whilst on duty.

A broom and a supply of rubbish bags could easily be carried on each bus.

Passengers themselves could also do much more to keep buses tidy.

Steven Rowan, posted online