Abstract
Public transport has undergone major changes in recent years. In particular, they relate to the issue of environmental impact. Due to the significant emission of pollutants from the economy, in particular from the transport segment, member states of the European Union have taken measures to limit its scope. Only low-emission and zero-emission vehicles are to be used in transport, and mainly those that are powered by electricity in public transport. The development of battery technologies has led to a revolution in the range and operational capabilities of electric buses in the last decade. They have become a seemingly easy alternative to traditional electric vehicles in public transport—trams and trolleybuses. This article presents the possibilities and limitations of the development of public transport in Poland based on electric buses. An attempt was made to review the literature and compare the possibility of the functioning of buses, trams and trolleybuses in the Polish socio-economic, environmental and technological conditions. The article was based on a literature query, an analysis of unpublished materials, and a qualitative analysis of national programs endorsing the idea of electromobility as well as an online survey on the perception of electric public transport. The main goal of the article was to identify and evaluate the possibilities of developing public transport in Poland with the use of electric buses. The main results of the work include the demonstration that the optics of the national and regional authorities in Poland are focused mainly on electric buses without a thorough analysis of the legitimacy of their operation, especially in small towns. The incentive in the form of subsidizing the purchase of an electric bus is sufficient for them, and the future effects of using electric buses are not investigated.
Highlights
IntroductionPublic transport remains a very important segment of the economy
The study consisted of six extensive questions on everyday mobility, preferences in choosing the type of public transport vehicle, opinions on the impact of the use of electric vehicles in public transport on various aspects of functioning in the city, and preferences regarding the policy of urban transport development
By supporting initiatives related to electromobility in individual and collective transport, a significant part of the European Union budget is redirected to the modernization of fleets of vehicles and the construction of new systems, including infrastructure
Summary
Public transport remains a very important segment of the economy. It meets the daily needs of mobility, and at the same time it can play an important role in reducing environmental pollution. Climate changes influence international and national policies to reduce CO2 emissions and pollution in densely populated areas. The functioning of electricity-powered public transport in cities improves living conditions [1]. The contemporary development of drive technologies, in particular alternative power sources (on-board batteries), creates new possibilities for the use of electric buses and trolleybuses [2]. It is still important to search for the most perfect solutions and to obtain the best, lasting effect in public transport [7]
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