Residents have been given advice to ensure ‘cool, comfortable, and safe’ travel on the Bee Network as temperatures are expected to soar over the next few days.
With temperatures forecasted by the Met Office will hit the high 20s by the end of the week – Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is advising passengers how to keep cool and comfortable.
Residents travelling in Salford, and across Greater Manchester have been encouraged to take extra measures whilst on the Bee Network.
Passengers have been encouraged to bring a bottle of water with them to stay hydrated, wear appropriate clothing, and apply sun protection.
Those travelling on the Bee Network are also being urged 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 warm weather 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.
Fran continued: “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.”
Met Office advice on keeping cool in hot weather can be found here.
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