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West Hollywood launches a trolley line

One of the two PickUp line trolleys drives on Santa Monica Boulevard between Robertson Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. West Hollywood hopes it will spice up the nightlife and prevent drunk driving.

One of the two PickUp line trolleys drives on Santa Monica Boulevard between Robertson Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. West Hollywood hopes it will spice up the nightlife and prevent drunk driving.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

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West Hollywood officials call the PickUp line a “flirtatious take on public transit.” The trolley buses will travel a four-mile loop Friday and Saturday nights along the city’s notoriously congested stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard.
Read more: West Hollywood’s new PickUp trolley connects bars, clubs, restaurants

West Hollywood's PickUp line

Model Adrian Rodriguez promotes the Pick-Up line trolley service, which is free to ride.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

West Hollywood's PickUp line

Members of the West Hollywood dodgeball league entertain themselves while riding the trolley.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

West Hollywood's PickUp line

Manila Luzon, left, who has competed on the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” TV show, talks with West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land while on the inaugural ride of the city’s PickUp line.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

West Hollywood's PickUp line

West Hollywood resident Max Bruce takes a photo of one of the trolleys near a stop on Santa Monica Boulevard.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

West Hollywood's PickUp line

A tip basket and container of free condoms sit near the driver’s seat on the night of the PickUp line’s launch.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

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