Trolleybus in Valparaiso
Valparaiso, on the coast, is the only place in Chile where trolleybuses can be seen. The system is some kind of national historic monument, and so are many of its vehicles. The oldest were built by Pullman in the US, with the most senior among them dating from 1946, no less. It's worth noting that these are not restored vehicles that earn their keep on a leisurely schedule; they work all day, six days per week. Most have been modified cosmetically during their lives, such as this one, which has a more austere-looking front that it had originally. A ride on one of these costs about 35p and is well worth it. Here, the trolleybus is amid a typical South American street scene.
Trolleybus in Valparaiso
Valparaiso, on the coast, is the only place in Chile where trolleybuses can be seen. The system is some kind of national historic monument, and so are many of its vehicles. The oldest were built by Pullman in the US, with the most senior among them dating from 1946, no less. It's worth noting that these are not restored vehicles that earn their keep on a leisurely schedule; they work all day, six days per week. Most have been modified cosmetically during their lives, such as this one, which has a more austere-looking front that it had originally. A ride on one of these costs about 35p and is well worth it. Here, the trolleybus is amid a typical South American street scene.