I HAVE a rather obvious suggestion to help Transport Scotland , Peel Ports and the Scottish Government come to what would likely be welcomed by most if not all users as the right decision in resolving the concerns about the choice between Ardrossan and Troon as the mainland base for the Arran ferry sailings (“Ardrossan harbour group demands answers over ferry’s future", The Herald, October 30). I don’t know how long these bodies have to reach their decision, or how many of their decision-making members actually use the Arran ferry on a regular basis, but why not for a set period poll all the passengers sailing on that crossing to ask them which they prefer between Ardrossan and Troon, and why, and then take the majority choice as an instruction to implement that choice? After all, haven’t they suffered enough already? Passengers want a reliable and easily accessible ferry service which is vital to the wellbeing of the Arran community as well as to encouraging tourists to visit the island. As the service is provided for the benefit of those who use it, why shouldn’t their majority view prevail? Alan Fitzpatrick, Dunlop.
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