Afacerea Tramvaielor, marele scandal cu care transportul public din București a făcut pasul spre electrificare

The Tramway Affair highlights the tumultuous transition from horse-drawn to electric trams in Bucharest, marked by political conflict and public unrest. In 1909, the liberal administration granted electrification to a partnership involving the municipality and Belgian investors, but the subsequent conservative government labeled the contract a scam. This led to legislative actions that disrupted operations, resulting in protests and chaotic installations of tram tracks overnight. The situation escalated into a significant governmental crisis, illustrating the intertwined nature of infrastructure projects and political strife in the city.