FOR York's legions who daily use the buses - I used to be one of them - what a thrill it must be never to be sure whether or not the person sitting next to them is 'Our Man on the Omnibus'.

Let his unassuming wit and wisdom continue to illuminate your pages.

What a morale booster he must be to the bus drivers who get more abuse than gratitude in performing a highly responsible and demanding public service.

Ron Willis,

Crotilde Gardens,

First Avenue,

Mount Lawley,

Western Australia.

Updated: 10:13 Monday, March 18, 2002