For more than a century trolley buses have been
providing transportation in towns and cities throughout the world. The
trolley bus offered several advantages over other vehicles, primarily
quiet operation, quick acceleration from a standing start, hill-climbing
ability and a long life span. During the 1950s and 1960s, many trolley
bus systems were abandoned. The oil crisis of the 1970s marked a turning
point, and the number of trolley bus systems in the world has risen
steadily since. Take a trip around the world to see the various styles
and systems of trolley buses. This Photo Gallery includes many past and
present trolley bus systems from North & South America, Europe, Russia,
Asia, and Africa. Youll learn the differences in equipment built over
time, who the main manufacturers of Trolley Buses were in these
countries and much more.
