Puzzled by city’s lack of central transport hub

I AM originally from South Wales but have lived in

Asia many years, specifically and mostly in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Returning to my home city I have seen many positive changes in terms of development and infrastructure, including the well known Cardiff Bay.

However, I was a little dumfounded to observe that someone in our city council has determined that BBC studios would be best placed in a location normally occupied by a sensibly placed central bus station.

Arriving in Cardiff by bus from other parts of the UK will often now land you in Sophia Gardens, which is about a mile walk from the central train station. It’s really not convenient.

Previously the trains, local buses and inter-city airport buses were all centralised in one location, which is how a city’s transport hub should be.

I question who are the people in local government who make these logistics decisions and does anyone else in this city share my point of view?

Is there any particular reason that the BBC studios could not have been based in Llanishen, Caerphilly or Pontcanna or anywhere else not too far away where there would have been ample space?

Nick Poole

Singapore

Getting a bus pass harder than Brexit

FURTHER to J Cullen’s letter (Echo, October 18) about the wait for new bus passes, Brexit will fade into comparison compared with the process for trying to get one of the replacement concessionary bus passes!

Should be entertaining to sit on a bus on January 1.

Ron Boyce

Cardiff

Opening up a world of books

READING is important to all of us. Everyone has a piece of writing they hold close to their heart; a favourite childhood story, a life-changing novel or even a cherished letter.

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However, many blind and partially sighted people find it difficult to access the books they know and love or want to read. An inability to read can present significant barriers to leading an independent, fulfilling life. In extreme cases, it can lead to feelings of isolation and depression.

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Regular reading has been proven to reduce stress... Emma Jones, RNIB Cymru