Tallinn wants trolleybuses to run to Haabersti again. New trolleybus lines to Lasnamäe are also planned.
The city will purchase 40 new trolleybuses in spring and summer. Later, 30 more trolleybuses will be purchased. The city will begin building new trolleybus infrastructure on Paldiski Road and Laagna Road.
A terminal will be built for trolleybuses on Rahu Road. It will be completed by 2030. The city will spend €76.8 million on this project. More than half of the funding will come from the European Union.
In summer, trolleybuses will operate on five lines: Mustamäe-City Center, Mustamäe-Balti Station, and Mustamäe-Kopli. Previously, trolleybuses also ran to Haabersti, but these lines were closed.
Mayor Joel Jesse says the return of trolleybuses is important. It will help residents move around the city faster. The new lines will better connect districts.
Lasnamäe has not had trolleybus lines before. Now, new lines are planned there. The restoration of trolleybus lines to Õismäe is also being considered.
Former Deputy Mayor Vladimir Svet is happy that the trolleybus plan is continuing. He emphasizes the importance of improving bus lines with high passenger numbers. Trolleybus stops must also be accessible to everyone.
Tallinn removed trolleybuses in 2024 because they were very old and in poor condition. Now, the city is bringing back new trolleybuses.