Greater Manchester Transport Committee to rubber-stamp bikes on trams

Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed news that commuters will soon be able to take push-bikes onto trams on a permanent basis right across Greater Manchester.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has been trialling a scheme allowing passengers to carry on their bikes, scooters and a greater range of mobility scooters.  The trial period has concluded and now Greater Manchester’s ‘Bee Network’ Transport committee is expected to make the decision permanent at a meeting of councillors later today (12/12).

Councillor Sykes – who is the Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson for Greater Manchester – said, “This is great news and a real win for common sense.”

“Allowing bikes on trams will encourage public transport use, especially for people who live that bit further from the tram stop.  It will mean more options for commuters and less traffic on the roads.  I think this is the right decision and it’s something I’ve been asking about for a very long time.  I’m pleased the trial has been such a success.”  

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