The Table Mountain Cableway, which operates the cable car in Cape Town, South Africa, first opened to the public on October 4, 1929. The original cable car was a small, two-seater car that was manually operated by the cableway staff, and it provided visitors with stunning views of the city, coastline, and surrounding landscape.
The original cable car was replaced in 1997 with a modern, state-of-the-art rotating gondola that can carry up to 65 passengers and has a maximum speed of 10 meters per second. The new cable car features a floor that rotates 360 degrees, providing all passengers with stunning views of the surrounding area during the ascent and descent.
The cable car has undergone several upgrades and improvements over the years, including the installation of a new cable system in 2020 to improve its safety and reliability. Today, the cable car is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cape Town, providing visitors with a unique and memorable way to experience the natural beauty of Table Mountain and the surrounding area.