I notice that FirstBus Glasgow are running no services on Xmas day and New Year's day.

While I think the majority of people would agree that their staff should have time off to spend with their families during the holiday period, anyone who has bought a weekly or fortnightly pass over that time will be denied two days' travelling time and experience a reduction in the general level of service over the holidays.

Surely it is incumbent upon FirstBus to recompense passengers or to extend their pass by two days?

S McKee Glasgow

Not the ticket!

I am absolutely disgusted by The Hydro.

I have always in the past bought tickets to events in the SECC. However, it has become apparent that because I am not an SSE customer, I will no longer be able to treat my two teenage daughters to any music events in Glasgow.

I have tried on many occasions to buy Hydro tickets only to be told that they have sold out within 4-5 minutes.

How is it possible to sell thousands of tickets in such a short time?

As far as I am concerned, it means tickets are no longer available to the general public, unless you are willing to pay £220 for a £55 face ticket with the touts.

This venue was billed as the best new thing for Glasgow. Not as far as I can see.

K Crockett Glasgow

World class

I write in relation to last week's article about a plaque being unveiled to honour civil engineer, Sir William Arrol.

I worked at Arrols from 1978 to 1985 before emigrating to New Zealand and discovered a few years ago that there was an Arrols' crane in Wellington, NZ.

Any time I am visiting the city I go and pay my respects and marvel at this quality piece of engineering.

I know of dozens of other ex-Arrols staff who now reside in NZ and Australia, who can thank Arrol for giving them work opportunities and qualifications which allowed them to travel the world.

David Hepburn New Zealand