With temperatures expected to reach the high 20s across the city-region, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is advising bus and tram passengers on how to keep cool and comfortable while getting around.
Bee Network customers are encouraged to always have a bottle of water with them to stay hydrated, wear appropriate clothing, apply sun protection and – if possible – to avoid travelling at peak times when trams and buses will be at their most hot and crowded.
It is also a good idea to use the Bee Network app or website to check for any disruptions and plan alternative routes if necessary.
Fran Wilkinson, TfGM’s Director for Customer and Growth, said:
“In Greater Manchester we’re famously more used to dealing with wet, windy and colder conditions – but while the sunny weather puts a spring in our step, the higher temperatures can pose problems of their own.
“We want everyone travelling on the Bee Network to stay cool, comfortable and safe in the warmweather forecast for the next few days, which means carrying water so you can stay hydrated, wearing light, loose-fitting and light coloured clothing and applying sunscreen if you can.
“If possible try to avoid travelling during the hottest part of the day and use the Bee Network app and website to keep up to date with the latest travel information.
“Some travelling in and around Manchester city centre may wish to make use of our Starling Bank Bike Hire fleet, which was recently boosted by 300 new e-bikes.
“And don’t forget to look out for your fellow passengers and be mindful of their comfort in crowded spaces – especially vulnerable elderly or young children.”
More general advice from the Met Office on keeping cool in hot weather can be found here.
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