Trolley Coaches Replace Busses

This paper cites certain cases where trolley coaches replaced busses as indicative of a trend. Then the results of the replacements are recorded to explain the trend and the significance of sound vehicle selection. For the most part, the routes chosen for this paper traversed the same streets before and after conversion. This type of route is necessary for accurate comparison of all the factors involved. Where the line in question changed, no attempt was made to compare figures which would be affected by the change. For example, if half of a line served a different area after conversion, no attempt was made to compare total revenue, passengers carried, or vehicle miles before and after conversion. If detailed figures were not available, the conversion was merely cited, possibly with statements from the company, without making inferences or drawing any unfounded conclusions.