Stay Cool in Prague: How to Identify Air-Conditioned Trams in Prague

The summer heat in Prague is intensifying, making public transportation trips quite challenging.

For those who struggle with hot and stuffy conditions, the city’s transportation authorities have provided a guide to identify trams equipped with air conditioning.

All Škoda 15T4 trams come with onboard climate control. These trams are easily recognized by the yellow plastic inserts in the front section. Currently, 127 of these air-conditioned trams operate on Prague’s streets, and air conditioning is a standard feature.

However, the older Škoda 15T trams only have air conditioning in the driver’s cabin, leaving the passenger compartment without this comfort. These trams have a front section designed in gray and red and do not include the yellow inserts.

However, there is an exception – two gray Škoda 15T trams do have air conditioning in the passenger compartment (they were installed as an experiment). These trams can be identified by their registration numbers 9243 and 9285, which are displayed on the front section of the tram.

Another way to find out in advance when a tram or bus with air conditioning will arrive at a stop is by using the official online map of the Prague public transportation system, which shows the real-time location of all operating trams and buses.

Simply enter the desired route in the corresponding field, and the map will display all the buses or trams operating on that route. Then, click on the one that is closest to your desired stop and check if there is a “snowflake” icon in its description.

If there is, it means that the tram or bus is equipped with air conditioning.

It is worth emphasizing that the climate control in the Prague public transportation system operates automatically and activates itself when the temperature inside the cabin exceeds 22 degrees Celsius. Drivers do not have the technical capability to adjust it according to their personal preferences.

“The situation is quite challenging as passengers who feel hot complain about insufficient air conditioning, while others express concerns about feeling too cold and potentially catching a cold. Striking the perfect balance in this matter is extremely difficult,” stated the Prague Transport Company.

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