San Francisco's charming cable cars are turning 150 years old this year. To commemorate the city's iconic symbol, public transit officials are kicking off a six-month celebration -- starting with Mayor London Breed riding the oldest car in the fleet on ...
Breed will hop on board Municipal Railway's oldest surviving cable car, first built in 1883, for a nostalgic ride along California Street. 'Big 19' once ran in the original line of Andrew Hallidie, who is hailed as the father of the city's cable car system.
Historical re-enactors will also breathe Hallidie's first cable car run to life on August 2: the exact 150th anniversary date of the rail system. "San Francisco is famous for creating wonderful civic events, and what could be more wonderful than celebrating 150 years of cable cars," said Jeffrey Tumlin, SFMTA director of transportation."SFMTA owns and operates the cable cars as part of Muni, but really, they belong to everyone, and we invite people from around the world, around the Bay, and around the block, to enjoy our iconic cable cars.
SFMTA is also encouraging residents to hop on board by buying all-day, all-Muni passes for $13, granting access to cable cars, F-line historic streetcars, Muni trains, and buses. From July 1 until the end of 2023, a special $5 all-day pass will allow riders to hop on and off the California cable car line, enabling them to discover the vibrant neighborhoods along its route.
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