Wheelchair users and Metrolink trams
All Metrolink trams and tram stops are accessible for wheelchair users.
Every tram has:
- an area for people who use a wheelchair or mobility scooter
- wider priority seats with more space, marked for people who have trouble standing
- emergency call points
All tram stops have:
- a ramp, lift, or escalator
- step-free access for wheelchair-users
- CCTV and emergency call-points
If you want to use the on-tram wheelchair bays or priority seating, wait for the tram at the marked disabled boarding points on the platform. When the tram arrives, the middle set of doors will open at the wheelchair bays and priority seating. If you need more time to get off the tram, use the passenger help-point next to the wheelchair bay to tell the driver.
Mobility scooter-users and Metrolink trams
Mobility scooter users must have a mobility scooter permit to take their scooter on a tram.
To take a mobility scooter on to Metrolink trams you must:
- have proof of your disability, such as a National Concessionary Travel pass, Concession Plus pass, TfGM travel vouchers; or a blue badge for the car; and
- have a valid permit which shows your scooter is within the size limit and that you can use it competently.
- Mobility Scooter Permit Scheme Terms and Conditions – Customer Declaration
For the latest information and permit testing appointment bookings, please contact TfGM on 0161 244 1000.
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Travel included with Co-op Live tickets
Co-op Live ticket holders can travel on the tram and new city centre shuttle buses.
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Buses in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester joined the Bee Network on 24 March.
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Find out about planned works on the tram
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
Visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works could affect your journeys.
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Learn more about getting to Co-op Live
Travel included with Co-op Live tickets
Co-op Live ticket holders can travel on the tram and new city centre shuttle buses.
-
Learn more about new Starling Bank Bikes
New sponsor: Starling Bank Bikes
We’re delighted to welcome Starling Bank on board as the new sponsors of our bike hire scheme.
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Rate your journey
Rate your journey
We want to hear your views to help us deliver a better Bee Network for Greater Manchester.
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Learn more about the Bee Network
Say yellow to the Bee Network
Buses in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester joined the Bee Network on 24 March.
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Find full details of the bus routes, ticket fares and timetables
Manchester City Matchday Buses
We've teamed up with Manchester City to launch a large-scale bus trial helping fans from across Greater Manchester and nearby areas to travel to and from the Etihad Stadium on a matchday.
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Find out about planned works on the tram
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
Visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works could affect your journeys.