SF Muni Brings Holiday Cheer to Cable Cars
San Francisco's Muni decorates cable cars and buses for holidays starting November 26
Muni Adds Holiday Decorations to Cable Cars
San Francisco's Muni is decorating cable cars and buses with holiday themes to brighten commutes during the festive season, transit officials said. The program launched November 26 and includes specially wrapped vehicles and decorated cable cars across the system. Officials didn't specify how many of Muni's 40 cable cars and over 1,000 total vehicles will receive holiday decorations.
Program Encourages Sustainable Holiday Travel
The holiday decorations are part of Muni's effort to encourage riders to choose public transit during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, according to the transit agency. Transit agencies nationwide promote public transportation during the holiday season to reduce traffic congestion and environmental impact. Muni operates cable cars, buses, light rail, and historic streetcars throughout San Francisco. The decorated vehicles aim to make holiday shopping trips and festive outings more enjoyable while supporting sustainable transportation choices.
Merchandise and Festive Touches Added
The transit agency is also offering new holiday merchandise for transit enthusiasts and shoppers, officials said, though specific items and pricing weren't available by publication time. The program includes an array of holiday attractions designed to capture the spirit of the season across Muni's transit network. Officials said the festive decorations are appearing on vehicles throughout the system. Similar holiday transit programs run in other cities including Chicago's CTA Holiday Train and New York's MTA vintage holiday trains.
Holiday Season Timeline
The holiday program is running throughout the 2025 holiday season, officials said, though a specific end date wasn't provided. The announcement came as the holiday shopping season began in late November. Transit agencies typically maintain holiday decorations through late December or early January. Officials haven't said when additional details about decorated vehicle schedules will be released.
Riders Can Track Festive Vehicles
Commuters and visitors can encounter the holiday-decorated vehicles on regular Muni routes throughout San Francisco during the festive season. The transit agency said the initiative aims to bring smiles to riders while promoting sustainable transportation during the busy holiday period. Moovit provides real-time tracking for all Muni routes including cable cars, buses, and light rail to help riders plan their trips and catch the festively decorated vehicles.
