The article presents selected problems related to the conversion of used buses into trolleybuses by PKT Sp. z o.o. in Gdynia in the years 2004-2010. At the time of commencing operations, PKT Sp. z o.o. possessed an outdated, factory-made fleet of Jelcz vehicles. All vehicles were high-floor, which negatively affected the image of trolleybuses compared to buses, among which, starting from 1996, the number of low-floor vehicles began to grow rapidly. A clear limitation for the rapid replacement of the fleet with low-floor vehicles by PKT Sp. z o.o. was the price of a trolleybus, which exceeded the price of an identical bus by approximately 75%. In this situation, it was decided to convert used low-floor Mercedes 0 405N buses into trolleybuses using the internal technical facilities of PKT Sp. z o.o. The main goal of the conversion was to increase the share of low-floor trolleybuses with a modern and simultaneously durable design. As a result of the introduced changes, many benefits were achieved, including greater starting acceleration, smoother ride, and electricity savings.
ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF CONVERSION OF USED BUSES INTO TROLLEYS BY PKT SP. Z O.O.
IN GDYNIA IN THE YEARS 2004-2010
Abstract
The article presents selected problems related to the conversion of used buses in trolley by PKT Sp. z o.o. in Gdynia in the years 2004-2010. At the time of start PKT Sp. z o.o. had a fleet of outdated high-floor vehicles. It negatively affected the image of trolleys in comparison to buses. Since 1996, soon began to grow the number of low-floor buses.
A clear limitation to the rapid exchange of low-floor fleet by PKT Sp. z o.o. was the price of trolley, higher than price of an similar bus. In this situation it was decided to convert used low-floor buses Mercedes 0 405N in trolleys by own technical department of trolleybus operator – PKT Gdynia sp. z o.o.. The main objective was to increase the share of lowfloor trolleys of modern and yet durable design. There were also other benefits when converted trolleys were delivered such as better acceleration, smoother ride starting and saving electricity. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine