🚞
mountain railway
Unicode: 1F69E
Description
A yellow trolleybus or trackless trolley, a type of electric bus powered by overhead lines.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-ground
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, descriptive, or related to public transportation.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Trolleybuses have been in use since the early 20th century as an alternative to trams and conventional buses, offering electric power without the need for tracks.
Usage Examples
- Discussing urban transport: 'I'm taking the trolleybus to work today. 🚞'
- Referring to a specific city's transport system: 'Zurich still uses a lot of trolleybuses. 🚞'
- General transportation context: 'Electric public transport like the trolleybus is more sustainable. 🚞'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly recognized as a form of public transit, often associated with urban environments or specific cities that utilize them.
East Asian culture:
Similar recognition as a public transport vehicle; may be less common in some regions compared to others.