I see from the Evening Times (April 26) that SPT consider the new Nightrider service got off to an encouraging start by carrying "nearly 100" passengers over the first weekend.

I would ask how near to 100 the actual figure really was, because by my reckoning, even if they had reached the magic figure, I would have been slightly discouraged.

Six buses were used over three nights, meaning that the average number of passengers per night per bus was fewer than six. As this was over the course of a six-hour shift, this equates to one passenger per hour per bus.

At a cost of almost £6000 per week, I can only hope that the second weekend's figures are more encouraging, otherwise some of us may wonder if the public purse could be applied more usefully. DAVID GARNETT Glasgow We don't need Tesco

Naturally I disagree with D Henderson's advice to the voters of Partick over the planned Tesco store.

I make no apology for standing up for those who've objected in their hundreds, as I share their concerns and it's my duty to ensure they've a chance to be heard.

The council helped bring over 20,000 jobs to Glasgow last year, and we're determined to make sure Glaswegians benefit from the city's growing prosperity.

A megastore designed to attract shoppers from far and wide will cause traffic problems and pollution, and jobs will be lost if local shops close.

The cost to the people of Partick in health problems and road safety isn't worth it and the site is too small.

Shortage of land in the West End means alternative uses could quickly be found for the site if Tesco are prepared to sell.

If re-elected I would be proud to continue fighting for Partick. AILEEN COLLERAN Partick Petty policing

Surely the police have more serious crimes to deal with than the male stripogram who was charged with wearing a police uniform in an Aberdeen street. Where was the harm?

Let's focus on real criminals. JILL FERGUSON Partick Leave foxes alone

AS a former countryside ranger I am appalled at Glasgow City Council's decision to move foxes to a new location to allow a £15million flats project to go ahead in the Park Circus conservation area (Evening Times, April 25).

It is obvious members of the council know as little about wildlife as they do about the city's architectural heritage, whose demolition they are constantly approving to make way for luxury homes.

Apart from the stress caused by the translocation process, foxes are territorial and would be lost in an unfamiliar area. They would not know where to feed or drink, and would be harassed by other foxes. If taken to the countryside, they could attack hens or lambs.

Glasgow is being run by people oblivious to the city's natural and built heritage. DEREK PARKER Elderslie HOT TOPIC: Wrong site for homeless hostel

I live in Cathkin Road, and as far as I can see there's only one house for sale at the moment, which is usual for this time of year.

I've spoken to a couple of estate agents about selling my house - not because of the hostel - and house prices are still rising here. Melodramatic statements such as "everybody is getting out of the street as fast as they can" however, can drive values down, so thanks for that.

By the way, I don't agree with the siting of the hostel. The way in which residents were advised of this was shockingly underhand.

We were given a week's notice that a "multiple occupancy residence" was to be created, not a hostel. And I would be concerned too if I was a parent. Yes, give people a chance, give them support, but not so near a primary school. CATHKIN ROAD RESIDENT Imaginary terrors

IT is, of course, a well-known fact that homeless men with drug and alcohol problems have a track record for eating children on their way to and from school. They usually hunt in packs, cornering their prey as they go to the river or watering hole, and separate it from the herd before attacking. JEMIMA BISCUIT, Auchtarn Homeless can be heroes

I DO see the parents' side, but let's not forget Alan Sinclair, the homeless ex-drug addict who was recently hailed a hero for rescuing a woman from the Clyde. ROSE, USA Ignorant of the issues

Much as I sympathise with the concerns of residents and parents, I think until the hostel is open and they see the reality of a typical day for homeless men, there is scope for ignorance and misconception. If we were all more educated on factors leading to homelessness perhaps we'd be less quick to protest, and more likely to sympathise. COMMUNITY SPIRIT, Westender Green and pleasant land

Once rehabilitated, these men will have to seek housing from the council who will almost certainly send them to Easterhouse or Possilpark. Imagine the shock after the leafy environs of Cathkin Road. DAVID, Glasgow WRITE: Evening Times, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 3QB. Please include your name and address. E-MAIL: letters@eveningtimes.co.uk Please include postal address. TEXT: key in the word 'etletters', leave a space then send your comments to 88010. Max 160 characters. Please include your name or initials and where you're from. Texts cost 25p at all times.