Sir,
Remember pier dues? These were the very modest charges collected from every ferry passenger to maintain the pier. Today, Arran has another vital service that needs support, namely our public toilets.
Since North Ayrshire Council cannot or will not pay for our facilities, does a simple remedy not present itself? We could call it the loo levy or the toilet tax (no jokes, please, about the pee-er dues). With RET fares, the charge would be inconsequential and provide Arran with public toilets fit for Scotland in miniature.