The European Tram Driver Championship - also known as Tram EM -
is an event hosted every year in a different city. Through games
and entertainment, Tram EM aims to connect people and cultures,
enhance the appeal of public transport, build networks between
drivers across Europe, encourage people to pursue careers in public
transport, advertise transport companies and their respective
cities across the world, and facilitate an exchange of culture and
friendly competition for local transport. This mission is
undeniably important. Sheffield strives to reach net zero emissions
before 2030, and the UK as a whole aims for net zero by 2050, it
cannot be denied that public trasnport will play a huge part in
this. Participation in the European Tram Driver championship
perfectly compliments existing comitments like the Connecting
Shefield initiative and will improve the appeal of jobs within the
public transport industry. Furthermore, it grants an opportunity
for Sheffield - a major UK city which is often overlooked - to
represent not only itself, but also the UK as a whole on a European
stage.
Over the years, teams from all over Europe, and even Australia,
have competed in the event, representing cities such as Rotterdam,
Leipzig, Lyon, Ozlo, Dublin, Kyiv, Melbourne, and so many
more.
Despite this, the UK is under-represented. Only 3 UK teams are
competing in this year's contest - Edinburgh, Manchester, and
Birmingham - and on previous years there have useually been none.
Supertram already connects Sheffiled to Rotherham, but through Tram
EM, it could become a bridge connecting Sheffield to the rest of
the world, while celebrating Sheffield's commitment to green
transport.
Started by: JeremyLuke Goldsworthy
This ePetition ran from 14/09/2024 to 01/12/2024 and has now finished.
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