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London Trolleybus system

The London trolleybus system was a network of electric buses operating on overhead wires, providing public transportation across parts of London from 1936 to 1962. Trolleybuses used poles and wires to draw electricity, offering a quiet and smooth ride with zero local emissions. The system was part of London's effort to modernize its bus services and reduce pollution before being phased out in favor of diesel buses. Today, it is remembered as an innovative and environmentally friendlier chapter in London's transport history, with only a few remnants remaining as historical artifacts.