SERVICE
Use SFMTA vehicles or services in your film
To film on board an SFMTA bus, train, or cable car, you must charter the vehicle.
What to know
Cost
Rental costs depend on the type of vehicle you want to charter. All rentals have a 2-hour minimum fee. See SFMTA vehicle rental fees.
Deadlines
You must send in your SFMTA-Muni request at least 10 business days before your shoot.
What to do
1. Check if you need to charter the vehicle
You must charter the vehicle if you plan to film on board the vehicle, not from the sidewalk. Crew size does not affect the requirement or the cost.
SFMTA-operated vehicles include:
- Cable cars
- Historic street cars
- Muni buses
- Trolleys
- Light rail vehicles (LRV)
2. Fill out the SFMTA-Muni request form
Attach the request to your film permit application.
Supporting information
Special cases
Traffic control on Muni lines
If your filming area will impact Muni service on the street, an SFMTA inspector will be needed to do traffic control. We can work with you to see if you need this.
Get help
Film SF
film@sfgov.orgPartner agencies
What to know
Cost
Rental costs depend on the type of vehicle you want to charter. All rentals have a 2-hour minimum fee. See SFMTA vehicle rental fees.
Deadlines
You must send in your SFMTA-Muni request at least 10 business days before your shoot.
What to do
1. Check if you need to charter the vehicle
You must charter the vehicle if you plan to film on board the vehicle, not from the sidewalk. Crew size does not affect the requirement or the cost.
SFMTA-operated vehicles include:
- Cable cars
- Historic street cars
- Muni buses
- Trolleys
- Light rail vehicles (LRV)
2. Fill out the SFMTA-Muni request form
Attach the request to your film permit application.
Supporting information
Special cases
Traffic control on Muni lines
If your filming area will impact Muni service on the street, an SFMTA inspector will be needed to do traffic control. We can work with you to see if you need this.
Get help
Film SF
film@sfgov.org