The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is grappling with a looming $300 million deficit by fiscal year 2026-2027. SFMTA Executive Director Jeffrey Tumlin warns that drastic measures, including the potential suspension of the historic California, Mason, and Hyde cable car lines, are being considered. The F Market streetcars could also face cuts, saving an estimated $33 million annually. Former Mayor Willie Brown, who helped save the cable cars in the 1980s, voiced his outrage, demanding the firing of anyone proposing such cuts. Tumlin cited COVID-19’s lingering effects and the rise of remote work as key factors in the financial crisis, while the agency seeks regional collaborations to bridge the budget gap.