JUST a few comments on the bus price increase by First (Evening Times, May 20).

I believe it is a disgrace, particularly considering the service that is provided.

Also the condition of the buses poor - when it is raining you can not sit down as the seats are wet.

I have no other option but to take the bus as there are no train stations near and I do not own a car.

I think it is unjust and not in keeping with inflation. MARGARET SMITH, Via e-mail Great clipper coverage

IT'S great to see someone in Scotland is aware the Round-the-World Yacht Race is on.

As far as I can see, only the Evening Times has covered it.

I'd like to say thank you so much for your efforts to keep the people informed. DUNCAN McKEEVE M.I.P.E., Via e-mail Old Firm united in grief

AS a Celtic fan of many years, I went along to Celtic Park to pay my respects to Tommy Burns and to listen to the service from St Mary's.

One of the highlights was when Bishop Devine thanked Walter Smith and Ally McCoist for acting as pall bearers for Tommy.

There was instant, heart-felt applause from everyone.

The large number of Rangers scarves laid in respect was also great to see.

This terrific gesture should surely send out a message to bigots that we have a lot more in common than divides us. AM, Glasgow Airport hits back

YOUR reader A Dunsmuir (Letters, 20 May) suggests it is more expensive to fly from Glasgow than from many other UK airports.

In fact, a 2007 survey - carried out by industry experts Jacobs Consulting - examined the published airport charges for 13 regional airports, including Glasgow, Prestwick, Birmingham and Newcastle, among others.

It found that Glasgow was the second cheapest airport, after Manchester.

Ticket prices are set by individual airlines, and the airport plays no part in determining these prices.

But Glasgow Airport can - and does - play its part in keeping overall airline costs down. BAA Glasgow has reduced airport charges in real terms every year for the past 15 years. DONALD MORRISON, Head of Media, Glasgow Airport Anger at M&S profits

The latest increase in profits by Marks & Spencer (Evening Times, May 21) sums up present-day Britain for me.

More than £1billion profit and it's not enough? It's never enough.

I use Marks & Spencer, but increasingly less as its prices have really rocketed. DAN, West End Smoking sales curb

AS a non-smoker I find it hard to believe the proposals for cracking down on tobacco sales will make any difference.

I think this move will just hit independent traders. LSM, Via e-mail

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PERHAPS if buses, taxis and cars stopped jumping the lights here, there would be no problem.

And perhaps, if they gave pedestrians a bit more time to cross, there may not be so many near misses. STEWIE GRIFFIN, Glasgow It's time for action

GOOD work by the campaigners; hopefully action will now be taken. SYDNEY MERIWETHER, Glasgow Idiots on our roads

GOOD on you girl, we have an idiot round the corner from us who screeches along at all speeds - only a matter of time till there's a major accident.

They have towed his car away for no tax but the next day he just has another - how do these people get away with it? Fiona, Glasgow Part of the problem

SO the same folk who are driving around the estate, allegedly at high speeds, also think there should be traffic calming. Hypocrisy?

Perhaps they are the same people who also complain about speed bumps damaging their suspension? ALESSANDRO, Airdrie Praise for campaigner

WELL done to Phemia for taking steps to tackle the problem. PETE, Glasgow Drivers need to slow up

I TEACH my children, six and four, how to cross the road but even I am scared at how fast people drive in Kilmorie Drive, Rutherglen.

Mounting the pavement to park is another favourite ploy.

If I drive along a small street with children on both sides I go really slowly, why can't others? JANE NEWLANDS, Glasgow Get kids off the streets

MAYBE parents should let their kids play in the back garden and not on the road.

Teach kids road sense, and don't expect cars to stop using roads for kids to play on! READER101, posted online No right to speed

DRIVERS have no right to the road, they earn the entitlement to a driving licence only when they demonstrate an ability to safely operate their vehicle. GEORGE BROWN, Glasgow