Talking Transport Transformation

S02-E17 | The future of trolley bus systems with Adrian Kobayashi

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How does the future for the world’s almost 300 electric trolley bus networks look like? In fact, many systems feature outdated vehicles and low service standards due to decade-long under investment and neglect. Do existing grid infrastructures support a quicker electrification by modern vehicle technology? Or are cities with trolley bus systems limited by a technology lock-in? Together with Adrian Kobayashi, director of planning at Solingen’s municipal transport operator, we’ll investigate the case of a city which not only decided to maintain its trolley bus systems but is making it fit for the future.

Many thanks to

Our TUMI Partners ADB, BMZ, C40 Cities, CAF, GIZ, ICLEI, ITDP, KfW, SLOCAT, UN-Habitat, WRI

Our Guest Adrian Kobayashi

Our moderators Lena Plikat and Mathias Merforth

Max Bleß from audioBoutique for the sounddesign

Sebastian Hofer from freifahrt for the concept and production support

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