Mr Hehir, who worked in north-west London but is originally from Limerick, said the support from the public has been “incredible” since an employment tribunal upheld Metrolink’s decision, a ruling first reported by the Press Association. “I’d be very happy if Metroline made an apology and just admitted that they might have got it wrong. Asked if he would accept his job back, Mr Hehir said: “Absolutely not, you cannot work for a company that treats its staff like that. A GoFundMe page for Mr Hehir has raised more than £20,000. Mr Hehir argued "he had acted instinctively" and that he had left the doors open and the handbrake on.

Source: Irish Examiner February 01, 2026 15:54 UTC