Transport bosses are being asked to restore late-night tram and bus services for a three-month trial period in a bid by Salford city council to boost its night-time economy and safeguard vulnerable people on their way home. The call to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) follows cross-party talks among councillors on the Labour-dominated city council which have resulted in a request for late services on the Eccles via Media City to Ashton-under-Lyne route.
In addition, they want a shuttle bus/late night service for onward travel to the outlying areas of Salford 'in safety'. A resolution was agreed at a full meeting of the city council following several weeks of talks between Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors.
However, a last-minute amendment proposed by deputy mayor Coun John Merry suggesting the service should be 'Government funded' sparked a furious row in the meeting with Conservative leader Coun Robin Garrido saying the move was 'against the spirit' of the cross-party agreement thrashed out before the meeting.
