In the early days of mobile phones, you could actually borrow one from the tram conductor.

In the early days of mobile phones, you could actually borrow one from the tram conductor.
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That’s such a fascinating piece of nostalgia! It really shows how far technology has come since then. The idea of borrowing a mobile phone from a tram conductor seems almost absurd now, considering how ubiquitous smartphones are today. It’s interesting to think about how people’s daily lives and interactions have evolved with the rise of portable technology. Do you have any other interesting stories from that time?