Modern trolley buses a much better solution

FURTHER to the recent news of the council dropping Tram Line Two, why has the council decided to use the tram route that already has more than enough buses running along it already?

The council would be far better implementing a tram route that has few or no buses (or other alternatives) running along it.

If the council were to get Tram Line Two, which goes a long way off road, up and running then people could see the trams running and then decide if they want more.

If the public decides that they want more trams then they can start digging up Leith Walk and Princes Street, where there would already be an alternative route up and running already, thus there would be less disruption overall.

Since trams are very expensive and inflexible, why not go for a slightly different mode of transport? The hybrid trolley bus. This would give the best of both worlds.

You wouldn't have to dig up the roads to lay down tracks. Thus very little disruption.

If there is a power cut the hybrid trolley bus would just use its battery or start its engine. This would be a great advantage over the old trolley buses that wouldn't go anywhere if they lost the connection with the overhead cables.

Most importantly this system could be up and running much faster than the trams and would cost far less.

Shaun McDonald Craigour Crescent, Edinburgh