People have welcomed the news that dogs are set to be allowed on trams permanently in Greater Manchester, but many have asked: "What about bikes?" Pet dogs have been allowed to travel on Metrolink trams since the summer as part of a trial which was due to end in October but was extended.
This week, councillors will make a final decision on whether to make the move permanent with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) saying they should. It comes after Andy Burnham committed to trialling dogs and bikes on trams during his campaign to be re-elected Greater Manchester mayor in May 2021.
Almost 80 pc who took part in an online survey - which received more than 3,500 responses - agreed that dogs should continue to be allowed on trams. Of those who do not own a dog, only 50 pc were in favour while the most frequent travellers tended to be less in favour, although still mostly agreed.
