⁣My Patreon - / cityforall

Trackless trams have been marketed as the future of urban transport. But are they really a revolutionary new mode of transit, or simply buses with clever branding?

In this video, we examine the technology behind Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART), compare it with conventional trams, and discuss whether cities are actually getting a better transport system—or just a more politically convenient one.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - What is it?
01:47 - Benefits
04:51 - Downsides
11:11 - Why some cities buy it anyway?
14:29 - Conclusion
#urbanplanning