WAITING in Westover Road for a bus to Westbourne one duly arrived in minutes. I put out my hand. Near the pelican crossing by the Pavilion, the bus signalled left as if to pull in. I put down my hand and the bus went to sail past.

The driver saw my look of horror and kindly stopped.

In future I will keep my hand out until certain the bus is stopping, but will others do likewise? What is correct bus etiquette and do all local companies comply?

Stuart Sherring

Westminster Road East, Poole