The New Haven Division buses follow routes that had originally been covered by trolley service. Horse-drawn steetcars began operating in New Haven in the 1860s, and by the mid-1890s all the lines had become electric. In the 1920s and 1930s, some of the trolley lines began to be replaced by bus lines, with the last trolley route converted to bus in 1948. The City of New Haven is in the very early stages of considering the restoration of streetcar (light-rail) service, which has been absent since the postwar period. COUNT 9
QSN1 What form of public transportation preceded the current New Haven Division bus routes? ANS1 trolley service QSN2 What decade ushered in the operation of horse-drawn carriages in New Haven?  ANS2 the 1860s QSN3 What advancement was made to New Haven trolley lines in the mid 1890's? ANS3 all the lines had become electric QSN4 What mode of public transportation in New Haven phased out the trolley service in the 1920's and 1930's? ANS4 bus lines QSN5 In what year was the final trolley route in New Haven converted to a bus line?  ANS5 1948 QSN6 Buses in New Haven uses what kind of route for their service? ANS6 trolley QSN7 Before 20th century, what was the form of public transportation in the city? ANS7 Horse-drawn steetcars QSN8 What further ideas for public transportation is the city currently considering? ANS8 streetcar (light-rail) service QSN9 In what year were trolleys finally replaced completely by buses? ANS9 1948