Calls have been made again for late night trams, this time at Manchester council – but political parties cannot agree on the details of the proposal. The Lib Dems called for a three-month trial of a night tram on the Eccles via Media City to Ashton-under-Lyne service at a council meeting this week.
Lib Dem councillor Alan Good argued it would boost the night-time economy, help shift workers and make women feel safer when travelling by tram at night. It comes two weeks after Salford council unanimously passed a similar motion.
But much like in the neighbouring city, there were disagreements during the full council debate at Manchester Town Hall on Wednesday (November 30). Council leader Bev Craig said her Labour administration is already 'pushing hard' for trams to run until 1am on Friday and Saturdays night from next year.
