• vinhill@feddit.deEnglish
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    1 year ago

    When I was there I found those busses really cool. But to my knowledge, they’re being phased out. They essentially combine the worst of bus and tram:

    • relies on special infrastructure and thus cannot go anywhere, is more expensive than bus
    • often shares the street with other cars being more vulnerable to traffic, uses tires (leading to fine particles)
    • Oiconomia@feddit.deOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Trams are surely better, but the simple infrastructure and relative simplicity of the drive train make trolley often cheaper than a diesel bus. Trolley buses with a small battery can also deviate from standard lines or bridge small areas between trolley lines.