A disabled man has slammed Metrolink after claiming he was humiliated by a ticket inspector who 'forced him off a tram' miles away from his destination. Tony Callaghan, 36, is registered blind and holds a disabled plus pass with Transport for Greater Manchester which he claims includes a 'plus one' for his carer, who is also his partner.
He said he's never had an issue whilst travelling on the tram network with his carer, and added nearly all of the ticket inspectors he has encountered have been sympathetic. But on Easter Monday, Mr Callaghan said he was met by an 'abrupt' and 'rude' ticket inspector as he and his partner Jess travelled from their home in Prestwich to the city centre to meet a friend.
He claims they were approached by an inspector who boarded the tram at Queens Road in Oldham, and allegedly 'forced' them off the tram - ordering Jess to pay for her ticket. Speaking to the M.E.N , he said: "I have never had to buy a ticket for my carer before.
