Trolleybuses in Durban

Durban trolleybus system

The 1941 trolleybus turnover.
Operation
Locale Durban, South Africa
Open 24 February 1935 (1935-02-24)
Close 11 April 1968 (1968-04-11)
Status Closed

The Durban trolleybus system was part of the public transport network in Durban, South Africa, for more than 30 years in the mid-20th century.

According to several sources,[1][2] the Durban system was the first such system worldwide to experience an accident involving an overturned trolleybus. Thirty seven people were injured in that accident, which occurred on 5 March 1941.[2]

Durban's trolleybuses were also unique in being fitted with fishing rod racks at the back.[2]


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References

Notes

  1. "Timeline: Durban 1497-1990". South African History Online. South African History Online. 2005–2011. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 Jackson, Allan (31 August 2003). "Public Transport in Durban - a brief history". Facts About Durban. FAD Publishing. Retrieved 3 March 2012.

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