Trams Need to Get Back on Track for Safety's Sake The recent death of Garry Ledger, a 78 year old South Australian who fell on a Melbourne tram and succumbed to his injuries three weeks later, has highlighted the safety record of the city's tram network.
While trams are often touted as a convenient and environmentally friendly way to get around, the experience for older passengers can be far from smooth.
Falls on trams are not just an occasional occurrence but a significant public health and safety issue that will only become more pressing in the years to come.