stackyFACTSSomeone looked at a tram and a bus and decided to smash their absolute worst qualities together. Trolleybuses are tied to overhead electric wires, meaning they cannot change routes, yet they still suffer from traffic jams and awful suspension. It is a stunning compromise in public transportation where absolutely nobody wins.
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