Trolleybuses have been replaced by metro systems in many parts of the world over the past several decades. Going back to trolleybuses makes little sense.
I happen to agree with you, but the problem is that it’s not right off the bat. London is very complicated, with narrow streets and bendy roads. Moving to light railway/trolley is a massive investment and TfL is already in deficit.
That’s fair, I jist watched a WTYPpod episode yesterday when they ranted about how cities remove the trolley wires with a future promise to get on battery busses, an increadibly dumb idea. So I was already a bit riled up.
I actually think it’s something London should invest in. I remember watching a video where it said the longevity of trolley cars dwarves busses. Currently London busses have a self life of around 15 years, if we can get trolleys that last half a century and remain comfortable and modern feeling, it’s worth it. But London roads are far from equipped for them.
Trolleybuses have been replaced by metro systems in many parts of the world over the past several decades. Going back to trolleybuses makes little sense.
I agree, but we are talking about replacing fossil powered busses here, why not pick the most energy efficient solution right off the bat?
I happen to agree with you, but the problem is that it’s not right off the bat. London is very complicated, with narrow streets and bendy roads. Moving to light railway/trolley is a massive investment and TfL is already in deficit.
That’s fair, I jist watched a WTYPpod episode yesterday when they ranted about how cities remove the trolley wires with a future promise to get on battery busses, an increadibly dumb idea. So I was already a bit riled up.
I actually think it’s something London should invest in. I remember watching a video where it said the longevity of trolley cars dwarves busses. Currently London busses have a self life of around 15 years, if we can get trolleys that last half a century and remain comfortable and modern feeling, it’s worth it. But London roads are far from equipped for them.