CONGRATULATIONS to Mr Morgan Stevens who has been promoted (Argus 26.1.15) as the new Operations Director of Newport Transport.

Hopefully, he will improve conditions and comfort in Newport Buses.

Smoking, drinking, eating, noise, distracting and talking to the driver en route are all rightfully banned, but why is air-conditioning, ventilation and cleanliness apparently also banned?

The bus windows are obviously closed and steamed-up, the seats are unclean, dust is abundant and yet decent passengers, some with breathing problems, are expected to suffer in silence!

Having to wait at paltry bus shelters is bad enough.

Brian Donovan, Darlington Court, Newport