During the construction, initially shared operation with Osaka City Trams was planned in cooperation with Hanshin Electric Railways, but because of some inconvenience such as the difference in rolling-stock specifications, Osaka City refused and the plan failed.
建設当初は阪神電気鉄道と共に大阪市電への乗り入れも計画していたが、車体規格の問題などで大阪市が難色を示しお流れとなった。