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How trackless trams can revolutionise Melbourne public transport (beat.com.au)

submitted 2 years ago by Baku@aussie.zone to c/melbournetrains@aussie.zone

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[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That’s just what we need: more gadgetbahn

[–] anton@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago

Not really, its a trolleybus with a fancy name.

[–] Cort@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Many models are electrically powered, emitting lower levels of pollutants compared to traditional diesel buses.

Ok at least they're not green washing everything saying no emissions. Is the trackless design saving money when the externalities like tire pollutants are included in the equation?