The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says he's 'firmly committed' to launching a trial scheme allowing bicycles on board Metrolink trams - after admitting correspondence saying the opposite was sent out 'in error' to a cycling campaigner.
After the start of a three month-long trial allowing dogs on board trams, Steve Bowater, from the Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign, contacted the Mayor's office through its website for an update on the long-debated issue of bikes on trams.
The response he received - signed on behalf of Mr Burnham - ruled out a trial citing cost grounds. It said holding a trial would require 'expensive' modifications to existing trams and platforms, and lead to the removal of space on board trams currently dedicated to wheelchairs and pushchairs.
