DURING the winter months I had reason to travel a few times on the 7.30am X34 bus from Richmond to Darlington. By the time the bus arrived in Darlington it was full of young teenagers travelling to college in Darlington.

What a pleasure they were to travel with. Their friendly chatter and laughter brightened up those awful, dark mornings.

And, guess what, not one swear word. Well done you youngsters.

You are a credit to your college and your families.

Mrs Margaret Place, Brompton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire.