San Francisco cable car system
San Francisco cable car system, Historic tram network in San Francisco, United States.
Three cable car lines transport passengers through San Francisco streets using an underground cable system that pulls carriages up and down steep hills.
Andrew Hallidie established the first cable car line in 1873 after witnessing accidents involving horse-drawn carriages on San Francisco's steep grades.
The cable car system received National Historic Landmark designation in 1964, marking its importance in the development of American urban transportation.
Passengers can purchase tickets at booths near Powell Street and Market Street terminals or through the MuniMobile application using digital payment methods.
The system remains the last manually operated cable car network in the world, requiring skilled operators to control the cars using mechanical grips.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1873
Official opening: 1878
Part of: public transportation in San Francisco
Website: http://sfcablecar.com
GPS coordinates: 37.79556,-122.40750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
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