Should Metrolink stations have barriers?

The Metrolink in Manchester is used by tens of millions of people every year, with tram services stretching out to numerous different corners of the city.

Of the 99 tram stops across the city, none have ticket barriers, with ticket machines and contactless tap in points situated on the platforms.

This can lead to problems such as fare evasion or forgetting to tap in or out of a journey, so we want to know whether you think Metrolink stations should have ticket barriers or not.

Let us know what you think in our comments section.

Tram users who forget to tap out of a journey get charged an incomplete journey fare of £4.60, while those who haven't touched in could get issued with a £45 charge from a ticket inspection.

Metrolink have also taken steps to crack down on fare evasion, removing single tickets from the 'Get Me There' app in 2020 before also removing day tickets earlier this year in June.

Speaking about the removal of day tickets, Head of Metrolink Danny Vaughan said: "We are operating in an extremely challenging financial environment, and whilst most passengers are honest and travel on Metrolink with valid tickets, we know that a minority blatantly try to travel without paying.

"This type of behaviour is dishonest and unfair on fare-paying passengers."

Do you think there should be barriers at Metrolink stations, or are they fine as they are? Share your thoughts in our comments section.

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