"Anyone caught in the chaos of the mad, traffic-infested streets in London as they tried to get home during the strike by RMT tube drivers might realise how important those drivers are in keeping London running smoothly (Report, 8 September). Perhaps it's worth paying them more and reducing their working hours."
"Regarding the letter on smiling (Letters, 10 September), I am told by my son that no one gives way to another vehicle in the south. While this is possibly a wild generalisation, I find that letting a vehicle into a queue of traffic in front of you changes a stressed face to a smile of thanks."
"One of the reasons Samantha Cameron gives for winding up her clothing business is international trading restrictions (10 September). I do hope that she has someone to turn to for an explanation as to how this happened."
"Recovery from the nauseating effects of nitrous oxide (Letters, 10 September) in our school clinic in Sheffield in the early 1950s was in the hands of the dental nurse: a couple of clips round the ears while in the corridor."
RMT tube driver strikes produced widespread traffic chaos across London and underscored the essential role of drivers in keeping the city moving; suggestions include higher pay and reduced working hours. Observers note that yielding to other vehicles can ease stress and prompt grateful smiles among drivers. Samantha Cameron cited international trading restrictions when closing her clothing business, prompting calls for explanation of the causes. A Banksy image near the Royal Courts of Justice depicted a judge wielding an American gavel, attracting comments about inaccuracy. A recollection describes nitrous oxide recovery in the 1950s handled by a dental nurse using ear clips. Readers are asked to email opinions for consideration.
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