@Terry @TeaTootler Probably. Even 90 years ago a lot of U.S. cities had electric trolleys(I think that's the correct term)and as far as I know they worked pretty well.

Just looked it up, this article claims that the Detroit system near where I live did not get shut down as part of a conspiracy, I'm not sure if I believe it though.

zondits.com/the-death-of-detroits-electric-streetcars/

"The truth, of course, is more complicated: Yes, a GM-controlled entity called “National City Lines” did buy a number of municipal trolley car systems across the country — and in Detroit. And, yes, over time, those streetcar operations ceased. But that was for economic reasons. First, bus lines were less expensive to operate, and far less costly to build because there were no rails. Second, it was easy to extend bus service; add a stop. Extending a streetcar meant more rails and more overhead lines."