In Vilnius, during the evening, trolleybus services were unexpectedly interrupted, leaving passengers stranded as the vehicles became inoperable in the middle of the street. One passenger, Dominyka, recounted the moment when the driver informed them that they would have to leave the bus due to an issue with the power lines. This situation prompted some lighthearted comments from passengers, one of whom joked about the electricity ending in the wires.

Several other trolleybuses soon followed suit, forcing additional passengers to continue their journeys on foot. This disruption occurred while traveling in the direction of Saulėtekio along the Nemenčinė road, reflecting a momentary challenge in the public transport system of Vilnius. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in urban transport infrastructure when faced with technical difficulties such as power supply issues.

Gintarė Žalytė-Štarienė, a representative from Vilniaus viešojo transporto, confirmed to 15min that the failure was due to a fault in the contact network. She reassured the public that the issue was being addressed and announced that trolleybus operations were resumed just after 5:25 PM. This event serves as a reminder of the reliance on electrical systems for public transit and the potential for service disruptions that can affect daily commuters in urban areas.