U+1F6A1 • Travel & Places
Cable Car Emoji
Meaning
An Aerial Tramway, most commonly seen at ski resorts, for transport between locations on a mountain. Can also be used as a tourist attraction, or as a form of public transport.
In 2018 this emoji was the focus of a grassroots campaign on Twitter (now X) where users of the platform began using this emoji more frequently. This was to update the least-used emoji on emojitracker.com (as tracked by the @leastUsedEmoji Twitter bot) from the Aerial Tramway to another emoji.
In May 2025 this emoji was also used within YouTube comments to signify laughter or approval or to create confusion for people not in the know. This was an emulation of what occurred with the 🪑 Chair emoji in 2021, which you can learn about here.
Given its historically low usage, this emoji was featured in a March 2026 Saturday Night Live (SNL) “Weekend Update” segment, where it was described as “the number one least used emoji.”
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F6A1 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | aerial tramway |
| Shortcode | :aerial-tramway: |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | transport-air |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🚡 Cable Car emoji mean?
An Aerial Tramway, most commonly seen at ski resorts, for transport between locations on a mountain. Can also be used as a tourist attraction, or as a form of public transport. In 2018 this emoji was the focus of a grassroots campaign on Twitter (now X) where users of the platform began using this emoji more frequently. This was to update the least-used emoji on emojitracker.com (as tracked by the @leastUsedEmoji Twitter bot) from the Aerial Tramway to another emoji. In May 2025 this emoji was also used within YouTube comments to signify laughter or approval or to create confusion for people not in the know. This was an emulation of what occurred with the 🪑 Chair emoji in 2021, which you can learn about here. Given its historically low usage, this emoji was featured in a March 2026 Saturday Night Live (SNL) “Weekend Update” segment, where it was described as “the number one least used emoji.”
How do I copy the 🚡 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🚡) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Cable Car?
The Unicode for the Cable Car emoji is U+1F6A1.
On which platforms can I use the 🚡 emoji?
You can use the Cable Car emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Cable Car Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🚡"
"I'm so relieved 🚡"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🚡"
Comments: "This is literally me 🚡"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🚡"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🚡💦 (emphasized relief)
🚡😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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