Toronto’s iconic streetcar is slowly being replaced by the new, fancier looking streetcars that are more accessible and modern (air conditioned). However, the artists at Our Streetcar believe that the original streetcar design is integral part to Toronto’s culture and history. They’ve launched a project that has completely redesigned the exterior and interior look of streetcar 4178 with a splash of art and colour.
Starting Sept 25, you can use Transit Now app to find the artful streetcar 4178 on 506 Carlton (during the week), 501 Queen (weekends) and 511 Bathurst (during Nuit Blanche Oct 5). Just look for the special streetcar icon on the stop details map (Android only, iOS can still find 4178 on the map), you can’t miss it! Share your photo to @transitnowapp on Instagram with the hashtag #TorontoStreetcar.
As a side tip, vehicle ids are not only useful for tracking things like colorful artful streetcars but also to let your friends know what streetcar you are on. Transit Now app lets you notify your friends when you’re about to arrive at your stop for better planning. Check it out on Google Play store or App Store.
