What is gyrobus?

Gyrobus is a type of public transport vehicle that uses a gyroscope to maintain balance and stability. The first gyrobus was developed in the 1940s in Switzerland and was powered by electricity. It used a gyroscope to maintain balance and stability while in motion. The gyroscope helped to reduce the need for rails or tracks, allowing the gyrobus to operate on regular roads.

Gyrobus technology was further developed in the 1950s and 60s with the creation of a gas turbine-powered gyrobus that could travel longer distances and at higher speeds. However, due to high operating costs, limited availability of fuel, and competition from other modes of public transport, gyrobus technology did not become widely adopted.

Today, there are few cities that use gyrobus technology as a form of public transport, with Toulouse in France being a notable exception. In Toulouse, gyrobus technology is used on a 2.8 kilometer line that links the city's metro system to a hilltop district. The gyrobus line operates on a dedicated busway and uses electric power and a gyroscope for stability.