Older Southway tenants can try a new way of getting out and about for FREE.
The Southway Trishaw Programme is training volunteers to become trishaw pilots so they can take older people out and about to connect with nature, people and the community to reduce social loneliness and isolation.
It is a Southway project developed in 2024 based on the Cycling Without Age global initiative.
It is a free, slow and safe riding experience for passengers. We have trained a team of volunteer trishaw pilots to deliver the trishaw rides journey to people aged 50 or above.
Who can book rides in the Southway Trishaw?
- Gorton Mill House tenants
- All Southway tenants aged 50 or above
- Residents of Gorton and Abbey Hey aged 50 or above
How to book
- Read the passenger handbook carefully or get a hardcopy from Gorton Mill House, 420 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester, M18 8DU.
- Complete the passenger application, agreement and waiver form that are in the handbook to register as a trishaw passenger
- Return the completed forms in person to Gorton Mill House reception or send them via email to Vanessa Lam v.lam@southwayhousing.co.uk
- Book a date and time by calling Gorton Mill House reception on 0161 448 4211
Want to be Trishaw Pilot?
We recruit volunteers (competent cyclists) throughout the year and provide training. If you are interested in becoming a Trishaw Pilot or want to learn more about the training and the requirements, please get in touch with our project officer Vanessa Lam v.lam@southwayhousing.co.uk
The entire Programme, including the purchase of Trishaw bike, volunteer training and on-going project operation and maintenance, is jointly funded by Transport for Greater Manchester’s Community Access Grant, Ageing in Place Pathfinder Project for Gorton, and Southway Age Friendly.
For enquiries about this programme, please contact Vanessa Lam v.lam@southwayhousing.co.uk.