T-Shirt Featuring the Škoda 24Tr Citybus Trolleybus from Zlín – The Spirit of the 2000s
This T-shirt featuring the Škoda 24Tr Citybus trolleybus in a colour scheme inspired by vehicles operated by Dopravní společnost Zlín–Otrokovice is the perfect piece for anyone who appreciates urban transport, trolleybuses, Czech engineering, and the unmistakable atmosphere of Zlín and Otrokovice.
The Škoda 24Tr is a low-floor trolleybus produced by Škoda Electric, using the Irisbus Citybus body. It was this combination of Škoda’s electrical equipment and the Citybus body shell that created a vehicle which, at first glance, looks like an ordinary city bus, but in reality runs quietly and electrically under overhead wires. To an everyday passenger, it is simply “a trolleybus”. To a public transport enthusiast, however, it is one of the most distinctive symbols of the modernisation of Czech trolleybus operations after the year 2000.
In Zlín and Otrokovice, Škoda 24Tr Citybus vehicles began appearing in 2004. The first delivery for Zlín was built as the 24Tr Irisbus Citybus version, and after testing, the vehicles were sent to Zlín, where they entered passenger service in December 2004. Additional vehicles followed in 2005. Thanks to this, the 24Tr became part of the everyday image of public transport in Zlín and Otrokovice.
This design refers to a period when low-floor vehicles were becoming increasingly common in Czech cities. The low-floor layout made boarding easier for passengers with prams, senior citizens, and people with reduced mobility. The Škoda 24Tr is typically listed with a length of 11,990 mm, a width of 2,500 mm, a height over the trolley poles of 3,500 mm in the Citybus version, a maximum speed of 65 km/h, and a traction motor rated at 210 kW.
The Zlín operation is particularly interesting because the low-floor Škoda 24Tr and 25Tr Irisbus trolleybuses used there were equipped with auxiliary diesel generator units. These allowed selected services to continue operating even beyond the overhead wire network.
The colour scheme of this design is inspired by the appearance of DSZO vehicles, reflecting an operation closely tied to Zlín, Otrokovice, the Podvesná depot, urban transport routes, and everyday life in this region. It is more than just an illustration of a trolleybus — it is a reminder of a specific city, a specific transport operator, and a specific era of Czech public transport.
This Škoda 24Tr Citybus T-shirt will appeal to trolleybus enthusiasts, public transport drivers, transport fans, collectors of urban transport-themed designs, and anyone with a personal connection to Zlín and Otrokovice. It is ideal for everyday wear, transport events, vehicle photography outings, or as an original gift for anyone who knows the difference between a bus and a trolleybus.
If you are looking for a T-shirt featuring a trolleybus, a Škoda 24Tr design, Zlín–Otrokovice public transport, or Czech urban transport, this design combines technical history, regional identity, and a simple wearable style.
Design Technical Details
- Vehicle: Škoda 24Tr Citybus
- Vehicle type: low-floor urban trolleybus
- Electrical equipment manufacturer: Škoda Electric
- Body: Irisbus Citybus 12M
- Operational inspiration: Dopravní společnost Zlín–Otrokovice
- First vehicles in Zlín: introduced from 2004
- Length: 11,990 mm
- Width: 2,500 mm
- Height over trolley poles in the Citybus version: 3,500 mm
- Maximum speed: 65 km/h
- Traction motor: 1× 210 kW
- Number of doors: 3
- Typical door layout on DSZO Citybus vehicles: 2-2-2
- Low-floor design: yes
- Auxiliary drive on selected vehicles: diesel generator unit
T-Shirt
Depending on your order, we supply either a Malfini Basic men’s or women’s printed T-shirt. Information about sizes and garment details can be found in the product gallery.
Malfini Basic Men’s T-Shirt: Fabric weight 160 g/m², Single Jersey, 100% cotton (composition may vary depending on colour – colour 03: 97% cotton and 3% viscose; colour 12: 85% cotton and 15% viscose), silicone finish.
Malfini Basic Women’s T-Shirt: Fabric weight 160 g/m², Single Jersey, 100% cotton (composition may vary depending on colour – colour 03: 97% cotton and 3% viscose; colour 12: 85% cotton and 15% viscose), silicone finish.
