In Dijon there was also a tram ride option. Only one member of the tour group took it up even though at 1.50 euro it was a real bargain.
The city has a superb new tram system which by all accounts has hugely reduced traffic congestion. The population of greater Dijon is about 250,000. Perhaps Wellington should have a tram system too?
The tracks are laid on mostly on medians from what I saw on my limited inspection. In many places the tracks are grassed which didn't (or hasn't so far) caused any issues. We ran along very smoothly at <30kph where there was potential for traffic or pedestrian conflicts, and 50kph elsewhere.
I happened to observe a driver shift change at one of the stops. The incoming and outgoing drivers kissed each other on both cheeks as they swapped. I'm not sure if that is in the company procedures or not. But I'd still want to think hard before introducing it in NZ.
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