Creating a tourist product using historic trolleybuses in Gdynia

Abstract

Trolleybus transport in Poland remains unique due to its relatively low popularity. Trolleybuses are operated only in four cities, which makes them a particularly interesting mode of public transport to begin with. As in the case of trams, also trolleybuses require unusual infrastructure and are permanently embedded in the history of the city, creating its character. The article discusses attempts to create a tourist product such as historic trolleybuses in Gdynia operated on a special dedicated line. Gdynia has the largest collection of historic trolleybuses in Poland. There are currently four trolleybuses in very good technical and aesthetic condition. Only in Gdynia, a dedicated communication line 326 was established for them, which has been operating from May to October since 2012. Thanks to the efforts of the local government and transport authorities, trolleybuses are now a showcase of the city, and historic trolleybuses are its integral part.