A simple solution at cost of minor aesthetic changes

vinhill 12 points 3 years 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)

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dustojnikhummer 9 points 3 years ago

I see it the other way. Trolleybuses (with either battery or diesel backup) are the best of both worlds. Much cheaper to built (compared to a tram) and doesn't pollute in the city (compared to a full diesel bus)

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Barbarian 7 points 3 years ago

Best solution: trams (or streetcars, for Americans)

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decisivelyhoodnoises 2 points 3 years ago

The fact that "streetcar" means something unrelated to both a street and a car is above my IQ

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Oiconomia 4 points 3 years 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.

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dustojnikhummer 3 points 3 years ago

Trolleybuses are the best compromise because they can (and in my country/city do) work as diesel/battery buses

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