TRAMS that travel without tracks could be part of Adelaide’s transport system, Transport Minister Stephan Knoll has revealed.

Adelaide Lord Mayor-elect Sandy Verschoor used her pre-election platform to support a council-led push for the State Government to invest in so-called trackless trams which travel on magnetic strips painted on the road.

Mr Knoll said he was keen on the trackless tram technology which involves autonomous trams powered by lithium-ion batteries.

“The government has an open mind on pursuing all new technologies to see if they can bring benefits to South Australia,” he said.

“Trackless trams are an exciting potential solution that could deliver better public transport at lower cost.”

Perth is looking at the technology to solve its inner-city population growth.

Mooted routes for the trackless tram include one to the Adelaide Airport, or into North Adelaide.

Ms Verschoor told The Advertiser she was thrilled Mr Knoll supported the push, and said she was keen to meet with him to discuss the idea further.