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Cable cars were invented by Andrew Smith Hallidie here in San Francisco in 1873. Hallidie's cable car system was based on early mining conveyance systems and dominated the city’s transit scene for more than 30 years.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni) owns and operates the cable cars, along with the vintage “F-line” streetcars on Market Street and the waterfront, and the City’s light rail and bus system. How much does it cost and where can I pay? A single cable car ride costs $8 one way for all riders over age 4.
It’s filled with great stories and facts about cable car systems the world over, with special emphasis on San Francisco. Learn more from books! The San Francisco Public Library offers a comprehensive listing of books about cable cars, including some rare ones.
Hours of operations for the cable cars are 7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Listen Up. Exploring San Francisco. Learn about the legendary cable cars on a ride past iconic sites and famous San Francisco neighborhoods. San Francisco Cable Car Fast Facts: 9.7 million people ride cable cars each year.
From the first run in 1873 to the present. Learn about the inventor, technologies, builders, rapid expansion, near loss and the ongoing efforts to save and rebuild the cable cars of San Francisco. Museum.
Rare photographs and detailed, comprehensive 100 year history of San Francisco's Cable Car System. General information and a virtual tour of the Cable Car Museum.
The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco.
