THIS is the shocking moment a man risks his life by clinging to the back of a tram at 30mph.

The freeloader was filmed hitching a ride on the service through Sheffield, South Yorks.

4 Ticketless traveller clings onto windscreen wipers while balancing on bumper Credit: SWNS:South West News Service

4 Freeloader hopped off service as it pulled into station Credit: SWNS:South West News Service

With a carrier bag in his right hand he clutches the tram’s wipers while crouching on its bumpers.

He then casually hops down as it comes into a station before assuming his position again when it leaves.

The clip, which was filmed in the Gleadless area of the city, has racked up more than 240,000 views since it was posted on social media.

Many have slammed the man’s behaviour.

Mickey Fury wrote: "Bloody idiots. Imagine getting hit by one of those trams."

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Ruth Womack said: "Unbelievable, things people do to save money, he could've fallen off and got hit by a car."

Andrew Halford commented: "Fair play to the guy. It's free travel, and it's entirely at his own risk. If he falls off he's only going to hurt himself, and if he's happy to take that risk then I can't see any problem."

4 Web users were quick to slam the traveller's behaviour Credit: SWNS:South West News Service

4 Clip was filmed in the Gleadless area of city and has racked up 240,000 views Credit: SWNS:South West News Service

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