Detailed description (English): The European Trolleybus Day 2025, organised by trolley:motion together with the Interreg CE4CE (Circular Economy for Circular Cities and Europe) and EU projects eBRT2030, is a Europe-wide campaign promoting inclusive and sustainable electric mobility. The event will take place on Saturday, 20 September 2025, during the European Mobility Week.
Under the motto “Trolleybuses: Charge Less, Drive More – Trolleybus for Everyone!”, the event highlights IMC-Buses (In Motion Charging) as a forward-looking, resource-efficient, and accessible form of public transport. These buses charge on the go, require fewer raw materials, and offer reliable service without long charging times or expensive infrastructure. With over 85 cities invited to join, this campaign showcases the practical benefits of electric transport that works for everyone – including people with limited mobility, the elderly, and underserved communities.
By participating, cities affirm their commitment to the European Mobility Week 2025 theme: “Mobility for Everyone” – demonstrating that clean and efficient public transport must also be inclusive. Activities will include test rides, exhibitions, public dialogues, and local media outreach.
Together, we are driving Europe towards a just, green, and connected urban mobility future – where no one is left behind.
Detailed description (original language): Der "Europäische Trolleybus-Tag 2025", organisiert von *trolley:motion* in Zusammenarbeit mit den Interreg CE4CE (Circular Economy for Circular Cities and Europe) und EU-Projekt eBRT2030, ist eine europaweite Aktion zur Förderung nachhaltiger und inklusiver Elektromobilität im öffentlichen Verkehr. Die Veranstaltung findet am "Samstag, den 20. September 2025" im Rahmen der Europäischen Mobilitätswoche statt.
Unter dem Motto „Trolleybusse: Weniger Laden, mehr Fahren – Trolleybus für alle!“zeigt der Aktionstag, wie moderne IMC-Busse (In Motion Charging) emissionsfreie Mobilität mit hoher Zugänglichkeit und Ressourceneffizienz verbinden. Diese Fahrzeuge laden während der Fahrt, benötigen keine langen Ladepausen und ermöglichen Mobilität für alle – auch für Menschen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität, ältere Personen oder sozial benachteiligte Gruppen.
Bis zu "85 Städte in Europa" mit Trolleybus-Systemen sind eingeladen, sich mit lokalen Aktionen zu beteiligen – etwa durch Testfahrten, Infostände, Ausstellungen oder Dialogveranstaltungen.
Die Aktion unterstützt das Motto der Europäischen Mobilitätswoche „Mobilität für alle“: ein zukunftsfähiger ÖPNV muss nicht nur umweltfreundlich, sondern auch barrierefrei, zuverlässig und sozial gerecht sein.
Gemeinsam gestalten wir eine grünere, gerechtere und vernetzte Mobilitätszukunft in Europa – für alle.
Target group(s): - General public – raising awareness of inclusive, electric public transport
- Local residents – offering accessible, emission-free mobility options
- People with limited mobility, elderly, and underserved communities
- City planners and transport authorities – promoting best practices in clean public transport
- Political decision-makers – encouraging support for circular and low-carbon infrastructure
- Youth and schools – engaging younger generations through education and creative campaigns
Objectives: Promote IMC trolleybuses as an inclusive, efficient, and sustainable electric mobility solution
Raise awareness of circular economy principles in public transport through CE4CE and eBRT2030
Encourage cities to adopt scalable, low-emission transport systems without relying on heavy battery infrastructure
Support the European Mobility Week 2025 theme “Mobility for Everyone” by showcasing accessible transport for all
Foster collaboration among European trolleybus cities and strengthen public support for clean urban mobility
Partner: trolley:motion – International non-profit association based in Austria, promoting clean electric public transport, especially IMC trolleybus systems.
In collaboration with the Interreg CE4CE (Circular Economy for Circular Cities and Europe) and EU-funded project eBRT2030 (Electric Bus Rapid Transit for 2030).
The action is supported by up to 85 European cities with existing trolleybus systems, participating with local events and awareness campaigns during European Mobility Week 2025.
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